Throughout the novel The Great Gatsby written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the theme of the corrupting nature of wealth is consistently demonstrated. The theme is shown through the examination of the characters, specifically Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan. These characters show the reader the idea that people are willing to lie and betray others to be happier with their own lives. Not only do we see the corruption through the characters but we also see how corrupted the relationships between each characters are. During the novel Fitzgerald illustrated how the lives and the society of these wealthy men and women was once corrupted. The characters in this novel have no real morals expect to live a luxurious life and show off the money they have by throwing huge scandalous parties. Each character helps to develop and bring great meaning towards the theme of the novel.
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Jay Gatsby had always wanted to be a rich man but his main motive to becoming a powerful and wealthy man was his love for Daisy Buchanan. Gatsby always felt the need to impress the girl of his dreams, Daisy. Many would say that his love for Daisy was more of an obsession or objectification than true love but whatever it was, Gatsby needed everything to be absolutely perfect for her. Gatsby bought a mansion on the West Egg right across the lake from Daisy. He threw unbelievably huge opulent parties. Everyone from everywhere attended these extravagant parties. Strangely none of the guests had actually known or even seen Gatsby before. Jordan had told Nick “I think he half expected her to wander into one of his parties, some night,” (page 77). We learn that Gatsby had thrown these parties hoping that one day Daisy would come by. Gatsby made all his money for his desire for Daisy but the way he made it was in a corrupted
Jay Gatsby had always wanted to be a rich man but his main motive to becoming a powerful and wealthy man was his love for Daisy Buchanan. Gatsby always felt the need to impress the girl of his dreams, Daisy. Many would say that his love for Daisy was more of an obsession or objectification than true love but whatever it was, Gatsby needed everything to be absolutely perfect for her. Gatsby bought a mansion on the West Egg right across the lake from Daisy. He threw unbelievably huge opulent parties. Everyone from everywhere attended these extravagant parties. Strangely none of the guests had actually known or even seen Gatsby before. Jordan had told Nick “I think he half expected her to wander into one of his parties, some night,” (page 77). We learn that Gatsby had thrown these parties hoping that one day Daisy would come by. Gatsby made all his money for his desire for Daisy but the way he made it was in a corrupted