What people do throughout their lives will affect how they live in the future and the thing they will face. Most people believe the things they did in the past will not affect them, however, they will impact them either socially or personally. The consequences can affect people either positively or negatively; nevertheless, the past will always be part of people’s lives. For example, in the novel “The Great Gatsby,” the theme of past and present is seen all throughout the novel and it plays an important role in the main character, Jay Gatsby. First of all, Gatsby has lived his entire life trying to change his past. He never enjoyed being part of a poor farmer family; as a result, he set out seeking a better life. By doing this he
