Why Is Corruption Important In The Great Gatsby

In the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the narrator, Nick, recounts his months living on the east coast next to his wealthy neighbor Gatsby before his untimely death. Through the careless actions of the characters Daisy and Tom, and the repercussions of those actions that cause immense pain on the lower class, Fitzgerald suggests that the carelessness of the wealthy often leads to corruption throughout the working class. Although every character has their own flaws, the actions of Tom and Daisy throughout the story are most evident from the consequences that affect others. During Nick’s first meeting in East Egg, Nick’s cousin, Daisy, exposes Tom for his aggressive nature when she reveals her bruised finger. “we all looked-