¨If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life as if he were related to one of those intricate machines that register earthquakes ten thousand miles away. This responsiveness had …show more content…
The gloomy truth, however, is that Gatsby was tragically alone in his big machine. “The poor son-of-a-bitch,” he said. (Chapter 9, Fitzgerald). Sadly, this quote encompasses the beginning and tragic end of Gatsby’s life. Since day one Gatsby started life as an underdog and rose to be a wealthy man in the never ending pursuit of love. Through it all, Gatsby became acquainted with people from all spectrums of power. However, Nick was the only true friend that Gatsby ever had. Gatsby’s funeral is depicted as a minuscule gathering of only his help and father. This sorrowful picture reveals a hidden theme that can be discovered in tiny details throughout the book. If you live a large life, be prepared for the loneliness that will eventually follow. When it was all said and done, Gatsby’s life was reduced to only a big house filled with expensive things, and only one true