The Great Gatsby is a story narrated by Nick Caraway, who was once a neighbour to the wealthy Gatsby. The story takes place in 1922 in East Egg, Long Island. Nick Caraway is a bond seller who suffers from depression and alcoholism. He is persuaded by his doctor to write a therapeutic account of what is making him so depressed. Nick's journal describes how, seven years prior, he had moved to a small house on Long Island parallel the extravagant mansion owned by mysterious neighbour, the amazingly wealthy Jay Gatsby. After attending one of Gatsby's renowned parties Nick is asked by Gatsby to arrange a meeting with his cousin, Daisy, now married to the harsh and philandering Tom Buchanan. Daisy was once Gatsby's true love, prior to Gatsby having
