Min Xi - The Great Gatsby

Characters

Nick Carraway- Nick is story’s narrator, he is from Minnesota moved to New York City to learn bond business. Nick is Daisy’s cousin, and because that Gatsby invited him to his party and wanted him to setup a date with Daisy.

Jay Gatsby- The title character and protagonist of the novel. Gatsby became rich by participate in illegal business. He biggest desire is to get Daisy back. However, his desire also become his tragedy.

Daisy Buchanan- Nick’s cousin, and the woman Gatsby loves. Daisy promised Gatsby to marry him after he back from war, but she broke the promise married Tom Buchanan instead.

Tom Buchanan- Daisy’s husband. Tom inherited his money from his rich family. Tom is an arrogant hypocritical bully, and he is very racism and sexism.

Jordan Baker- Daisy’s friend, and became Nick girlfriend. However, she broke out with Nick and found another guy in the end.

Myrtle Wilson- Tom’s secret lover, and married with George Wilson. Myrtle died in car accident that Daisy was the driver.

George Wilson- Myrtle’s husband owns a run down garage in the valley of ashes. After Myrtle car accident, he murder Gatsby and suicide because he thought Gatsby was the one who drives the car and killed Myrtle.

Summary

“The Great Gatsby” is a novel about a man name Gatsby tried to get his lover (Daisy) back. He participate in illegal business to get rich because social standing is different between him and Daisy, and to be able to match Daisy standing he has to get rich. After he got rich, he moved to west egg and host party every weeks to attract Daisy. Finally, because Nick Gatsby has chance to setup a date with Daisy. However, Daisy only attracted to Gatsby’s wealth and power. After Tom found out about Gatsby and Daisy, they have a argument, and Daisy was left with Gatsby. While Daisy drives back to home, she hit Myrtle Wilson by accident. Gatsby told Nick about the accident, and told him that he going to take all the responsibility. On other hand, Tom asked Daisy to go away with him, and Daisy immediate agree to leave with Tom. As a result, George shot Gatsby because he thought Gatsby was the one who drove the car. I think many people have different opinion about the title. “The Great Gatsby” is Gatsby really a great person who lost his life because love, or he just a foolish person falling into love without seeing real Daisy and lost his life. I think it is all about a person’s desire just like people search for American Dream because they believe it would make them life better or complete after they achieve it. My opinion is that Gatsby is just like all other who tries to achieve something is important to him. He just a regular person like all other.


Question

Do you think The Great Gatsby really fits for Gatsby?