A Mask’s Identity
Masks are often used as ways of disguising one’s self that evoke a peculiar impression from the audience. They are known for being called a false face. Although, the facial appearance may differ, the holder still remains the same. No one knows the true identity of the mask’s holder unless it is removed. Similarly, this applies often when meeting people for the first time. People are never what they seem at first glance. It is highly uncertain that one is able to tell the true characteristics an individual displays at first glance. The person remains unknown to us if we do not take the initiative to reveal what they are capable of. One must get to know the other in order to remove the mask and reveal the person’s true nature. …show more content…
Nick and Gatsby’s relationship alter at different times as Nick gradually learns more about Gatsby. For the most part, Nick does not necessarily view Gatsby as his friend, but rather admires him for his ambition and success. He is surprised that someone of high society could be so humble and generous. Upon the discovery of the secret of Gatsby’s wealth was all to pursue Daisy, he still continues to show support out of respect for his devout love. However, Nick comes to realize that Gatsby has grown to become stubborn and vacuous in his pursuit to win back Daisy. When he discovers that Gatsby part-took in Myrtle’s death, he is infuriated as Gatsby hides at the outside of Daisy’s house in hopes of her returning to him and found it to be a “despicable occupation” (150). Nick is exasperated that Gatsby continues to blindly believe that he and Daisy are meant to be. He finds is appalling that Gatsby would continue to love a woman who proved to be faithless of their relationship. Nick not only feels upset with Gatsby, but is disappointed in the fact that Gatsby would go out of his way in order to protect her from a crime that she committed, even when he knows Daisy would never return to him. Nick knows that Gatsby is aware that his chase is futile, and becomes frustrated at his persistence and “[walks] away and [leaves] him standing there in the moonlight—watching over nothing” (153). He believes that someone as good as Gatsby should not waste his time over someone who feels no form of genuine endearment for him in return. Nick thinks Gatsby is pitiful with the way he willingly allows someone to continuously ruin his life. However, prior to Gatsby’s death, Nick realizes Gatsby was not truly wrong. Rather, he presumes that it was through the incursion of the high class society that has led Gatsby into this state of mind. Although Nick holds no doubt that Gatsby is not the most remarkable being
Masks are often used as ways of disguising one’s self that evoke a peculiar impression from the audience. They are known for being called a false face. Although, the facial appearance may differ, the holder still remains the same. No one knows the true identity of the mask’s holder unless it is removed. Similarly, this applies often when meeting people for the first time. People are never what they seem at first glance. It is highly uncertain that one is able to tell the true characteristics an individual displays at first glance. The person remains unknown to us if we do not take the initiative to reveal what they are capable of. One must get to know the other in order to remove the mask and reveal the person’s true nature. …show more content…
Nick and Gatsby’s relationship alter at different times as Nick gradually learns more about Gatsby. For the most part, Nick does not necessarily view Gatsby as his friend, but rather admires him for his ambition and success. He is surprised that someone of high society could be so humble and generous. Upon the discovery of the secret of Gatsby’s wealth was all to pursue Daisy, he still continues to show support out of respect for his devout love. However, Nick comes to realize that Gatsby has grown to become stubborn and vacuous in his pursuit to win back Daisy. When he discovers that Gatsby part-took in Myrtle’s death, he is infuriated as Gatsby hides at the outside of Daisy’s house in hopes of her returning to him and found it to be a “despicable occupation” (150). Nick is exasperated that Gatsby continues to blindly believe that he and Daisy are meant to be. He finds is appalling that Gatsby would continue to love a woman who proved to be faithless of their relationship. Nick not only feels upset with Gatsby, but is disappointed in the fact that Gatsby would go out of his way in order to protect her from a crime that she committed, even when he knows Daisy would never return to him. Nick knows that Gatsby is aware that his chase is futile, and becomes frustrated at his persistence and “[walks] away and [leaves] him standing there in the moonlight—watching over nothing” (153). He believes that someone as good as Gatsby should not waste his time over someone who feels no form of genuine endearment for him in return. Nick thinks Gatsby is pitiful with the way he willingly allows someone to continuously ruin his life. However, prior to Gatsby’s death, Nick realizes Gatsby was not truly wrong. Rather, he presumes that it was through the incursion of the high class society that has led Gatsby into this state of mind. Although Nick holds no doubt that Gatsby is not the most remarkable being