Why Is The Great Gatsby Great

Jay Gatsby, the main character from The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a fascinating character who takes on an interesting persona. Gatsby is so “great” because of his unusual nature of dealing with his lifelong problems and his status in society. Gatsby is a man who has many dreams, just like every other American citizen, but he pursues them to an abnormal extent to which many view him as “great.” Gatsby’s ultimate dream is to rekindle his relationship with Daisy, a girl that he viewed as flawless. Gatsby is also viewed as “great” due to his substantial wealth and his notorious parties. In other words, Gatsby seems to take on the life that all Americans could only wish to have.

Jay Gatsby, being unbelievably persistent and devoted