His past is filled with illegal activity and cheating, and there is nothing he can do to erase it. He tries of course, by saying he “came into a good deal of money” when his family from “San Francisco” in the “Middle West” died (65). But Nick instantly sees right through this, as San Francisco is obviously not in the Middle West. Later, Tom, after some research, exposes this to Daisy to show her the kind of man Gatsby actually is. After finding out the truth about Gatsby’s past, Daisy is convinced to end things with Gatsby, ultimately shattering his life dream with her and leaving him with nothing but stolen money and a corrupted
As a result, one of the characters in The Great Gatsby lost his life. Fitzgerald demonstrates that true love does not exist through the characterization of relationships between; Tom/Daisy and Myrtle/Wilson. For example, there is no true connection of love in the relationship between Daisy and her husband Tom. Overall, Daisy and Tom are truly connected with money: “They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures then retreated back into their money or vast carelessness...” (Fitzgerald 179). These two characters have no regrets for their actions and have other people clean up their messes behind them: “...Daisy's wonder sinister carelessness and Tom Buchanan's brutish privilege” (McCay).
The arrogance and antipathetic aristocracy with ‘old money’ would never truly accept anyone who wasn’t born into wealth. Gatsby wasted his energy on a false promise of happiness and wealth, trying to win the heart of a woman who was materialistic, shallow and empty “his dream must have seemed so close”. Gatsby, believed in his future dream and love, he “believed in the green light, the orgastic future” but he became disillusioned “He did not know that it was already behind him.” In the end Gatsby died trying to grasp the American dream, pursuing happiness, wealth and love. Fitzgerald purposefully constructs Gatsby demonstrate the tragic outcome of someone who struggles to gain the dream with virtuous intent but becomes
However he is still unhappy, not until Daisy leaves Tom. Gatsby’s striving for the American Dream has left him vulnerable to the corruption of the upper class and has decided upon his death. Daisy is Gatsby’s biggest dream, he believes that if he could win her back he will find his true happiness. However Daisy is not willing to leave her husband because of his status in the upper class society. Daisy as well as Jordan are described as innocent and pure throughout the first couple chapters of the novel – “ They were both in white, and their dresses were rippling and fluttering…”.
| “He’s so dumb he doesn’t know he’s alive.” –Tom describing Wilson (p. 26) | Ironic because Daisy is found to be unfaithful to Tom as well, later in the novel. Maybe Tom is just as “dumb”. I don’t like him, he is ignorant and cocky. | Myrtle selects a new taxi after rejecting older ones. (p. 27) | She is not really wealthy; maybe she is trying to show off for Tom?
All the themes of his novel turn out to be negative, especially his major theme of the unattainable “American dream”. Fitzgerald has created no honest characters other than Nick; even the protagonist is corrupted in the pursuit of his dream. Finally, the plot line of The Great Gatsby is centered around wealth, careless upper class people, and the idea that social status can never be changed no matter how hard one may try. "The rich get richer and the poor get - children."
She wanted her life shaped now, immediately- and the decision must be made by some force- of love, of money, of unquestionable practicality–that was close at hand” (Fitzgerald 151). While Gatsby serves in World War I, Daisy returns to her posh life and soon becomes Mrs. Daisy Buchanan, wife of Tom Buchanan, a wealthy heir from Chicago. However, her wedding day does not go unmarred. Thirty minutes before the bridal dinner, Daisy loses her façade with the assistance of a bottle of Sauterne and a mysterious letter. Nevertheless, she marries Tom and soon gives birth to a daughter.
Blanche Dubois’ arrival at her sister, Stella’s apartment in New Orleans generates complex relationships and anxieties among Blanche, Stella, and her husband, Stanley Kowalski. Although Blanche seems to be broke, she disdains the Kowalskis’ crude abode and criticizes their lifestyle. Brought up as a southern belle, Blanche lived in an elegant estate entitled Belle Reve, married a man she truly loved, and became an English teacher. She lost everything she owned and loved to desire, which eventually “brought her” to New Orleans (70). Blanche, however, still attempts to preserve her appearance through deception, lies, and rejection of reality.
Love drives the heart of the story. Nicks love for his cousin and his new found friends. Gatsby’s love for Daisy, Toms love for Daisy as well as his woman on the side, Myrtle and of course Myrtle’s husbands love for her, which leads him to the tragic ending of the film. The Classism is clearly shown that Gatsby’s soul reason for desiring and acquiring wealth is solely to capture the woman of his dreams heart by means of showing he can continue the rich and lavish lifestyle she has grown used to while married to her rich polo player of a husband. Also shown by the poor car mechanic husband of Myrtle being happily married and in love with his woman while the rich Tom comes around to woo his wife away secretly on her desire for a more financially stable and available man in her life.
The great author, Fitzgerald, whom wrote the Great Gatsby, wrote about 2 women whom hold men’s hearts. Mrs. Daisy Buchannan was born into money and was wanted by men everywhere from her charm and beauty. Daisy fell in love with Jay Gatsby, yet loves her cheating husband, Thomas Buchannan. She is a bright woman with a wonderful charm. She loved Jay even after she was married yet she loves Thomas who has cheated on her everywhere they go.