Throughout the story of, Jay Gatsby and Frank Lucas, both characters become destructed as they aspire to pursue their grand dreams. However, the character’s contrast due to the fact that Gatsby’s once happy nature is emotionally demolished, while Lucas’ ethical character is consumed of immorality. During each step of the way, Gatsby attains his wealth by illegally selling liquor, which destroys his emotional conscious, while Lucas strives his best to receive his needs, leading him into wrong-doing. Gatsby aspires to meet Daisy, but striving for this dream makes him realize his loneliness, and creates sadness due to his false hope. In a similar fashion, Lucas continues to dream about the things he wants but in a more immoral way, making
