The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald - 1163 Words

Do people think Jay Gatsby truly loves Daisy Buchanan or her wealth? In The Great Gatsby, a book written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, it explores the love fantasies and realities through the character Jay Gatsby. Most of the characters in The Great Gatsby employ others for their own benefits, including the hero Jay Gatsby. Jay Gatsby was a very poor man when he met Daisy five years before. It is clearly shown in the book that Gatsby adores Daisy’s wealth and the way that she uses it. This is proven when Gatsby asserts to Nick Carraway, the narrator of this novel, that â€Å"Her voice is full of money† (Fitzgerald, 120). He always considered Daisy to be represented as the epitome of wealth and respect. This is the reason for Gatsby’s desire for†¦show more content†¦James Gatz changed his name to Jay Gatsby, since he wish for a new identity to reflect his new lifestyle. He runs away from his home to seek his fortune. He go to Saint Olaf’s college and dis like having to work as a janitor to pay for his studies, therefore he leaves after two months. Soon afterward she meets with a millionaire named Dan Cody, who is on his yacht at Lake Superior and he turns into Cody’s best friend and his right-hand man for five years. Unfortunately, Cody was a heavy drinker and he dies. Cody left Gatsby with money, yet he never obtains the money, hence leaving him broke. Later, Gatsby meet with Daisy and believes that he will attain his dream through Daisy. As a young officer during World War I, Gatsby admire Daisy greatly because she represents wealth and the life that he has always wanted. He falls deeply in love with her and since, he is aware that being rich is salient for Daisy, as a result, Gatsby determines to become a wealthy man. While, Gatsby leave to go fight in the war, soon Daisy becomes tired of waiting for Gatsby and as a result, she decides to marry Tom Buchanan, who is a very wealthy man. Meanwhile Gatsby lives in a strange il lusion that he and Daisy will reunite soon. Later he finds out about her marriage, leaving him heartbroken. However, he becomes really wealthy and gains money through illegal means. He gains millions and buys a mansion across the bay from Daisy’s house. Gatsby hosts lavish