The Great Gatsby is a novel written by F Scott Fitzgerald. The novel consists of many interesting
characters and themes. I’m going to concentrate on the main character, Jay Gatsby, and the way our
attitude towards him changes throughout the novel.
The story begins with Nick Carraway, our narrator, moving to NYC. He becomes friends with Gatsby,
whom we discover is in love with Nick’s married cousin, Daisy. They begin an affair which lasts until
Daisy’s husband, Tom Buchanan grows suspicious (despite the fact that he himself had also been
unfaithful). In a heated argument, and the turning point of the novel, Tom confronts Daisy and
Gatsby. This when Daisy decides her allegiance lies with Tom. …