Faces In The Great Gatsby
The Many Faces of Jay Gatsby In the film and novel The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby is a character with many faces, but essentially he has a few characteristics that do stand out. Gatsby shows the characteristics of a virtuous, enigmatic, and buoyant man. These characteristics shows Gatsby’s true self. Although he may seem corrupt and deceitful, Jay Gatsby distincts himself as a virtuous man. Gatsby created a belief in which he considered himself as an innocent, pure human being,. Gatsby conserved his love for Daisy, he kept it unadulterated. His love for Daisy was something to be truly admired. Despite the fact that Daisy did not return the pureness of their love, Gatsby believed he had a second chance. Gatsby stated,“Can’t repeat the past? … Why of course you can!” (Fitzgerald 110). The day when Daisy was to confess her love for Gatsby to Tom; Jordan, Daisy, and Gatsby wear the color white to symbolize the innocence of Daisy and Gatsby’s
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Being buoyant gives Gatsby the key his life and the success within it. Gatsby may have not been a man in which he did his work legally, but he had all the confidence to do his job and earn a living no matter the consequences. He used his fame and fortune to lure in his true love, Daisy. “Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be just across the bay.”- Jordan (Fitzgerald 78). He had the confidence to buy a house across from his love, even though there was a possibility in which she would neglect his fondness. Gatsby certainly must be a man overconfident in his decision. When he entices Daisy, the world does a complete turn in his life. He becomes convivial and the world becomes a superb place. Daisy’s settlement made him reveal himself as an even more buoyant man. His love for Daisy is so exhilarating and passionate, he would give up absolutely everything in his possession, including his own life, to be with his one and only,
Being buoyant gives Gatsby the key his life and the success within it. Gatsby may have not been a man in which he did his work legally, but he had all the confidence to do his job and earn a living no matter the consequences. He used his fame and fortune to lure in his true love, Daisy. “Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be just across the bay.”- Jordan (Fitzgerald 78). He had the confidence to buy a house across from his love, even though there was a possibility in which she would neglect his fondness. Gatsby certainly must be a man overconfident in his decision. When he entices Daisy, the world does a complete turn in his life. He becomes convivial and the world becomes a superb place. Daisy’s settlement made him reveal himself as an even more buoyant man. His love for Daisy is so exhilarating and passionate, he would give up absolutely everything in his possession, including his own life, to be with his one and only,