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Tom Buchanan And Jay Gatsby Alike
In the book, “The Great Gatsby,” the characters Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby are more alike than they appear. They also share the same differences too and they also never loved Daisy. One of their great differences is that Gatsby is more organized and Tom is not.Tom’s great differences is that he is cheater and Gatsby is not. They have two different personalities but can relate to the same secret affairs throughout the book.
Gatsby was using Nick. Gatsby wanted to find Daisy again because he haven't seen her in 5 years but Gatsby didn't know anyone that knew Daisy. Gatsby and Nick became good friends because Nick knew Daisy and Gatsby wanted to see her again. Gatsby wants Nick to invite Daisy to his tea party.
He did that so Tom would let Daisy
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