In the novel "The Great Gatsby" by Mr. Fitzgerald, the author used many characteristics of the character to enhance and unfold the mystery of the story. The two main opposite characters in the story are Gatsby and Tom. Both have different views of the world.
Gatsby is always very polite and have a gentle smile; however these qualities would only made a person nice. What made him great was his unfaltering hope in his dream, having decided to stop at nothing to see his dream realized. His determination to live with Daisy and his unselfish nature all made him into a great person. My admiration still lies with Gatsby, not because of his idealism, but in his belief that he will try everything in his power to achieve that impossible goal. The other characters in the novel believe in nothing and care about nothing other than themselves and their own pleasure.
When the car that Daisy was driving killed myrtle, it is he that took the blame. His unselfish nature made him nice, but it was his everlasting hope that made him great. No one like a quitter, and Gatsby is not a quitter.
On the other hand, Tom is from the class whose wealth has long been established as opposed to GatsbyÃÂs new money. TomÃÂs characterizes has neither GatsbyÃÂs idealism nor NickÃÂs honesty. Lacking both of these qualities makes Tom an egocentric character through out the novel. When Gatsby died because of George, he felt no pity for Gatsby at all and yet is blind to the real truth behind it. He is capable of taking decisive action and is direct and get straight to the point. He is also a bully, having a huge amount of wealth and physique muscle enable him to use that...
Describe the characteristics of Gatsby and Tom in the novel The Great Gatsby, by Mr. Fitzgerald
The notion that Jay Gatsby "unselfish" must strike most readers of "The Great Gatsby" as amusing at best. Oh, yes, Gatsby has a great deal of charm, but at core, he is a grasping individual. He wants Daisy Buchanan, wants to have her all to himself, and is willing to do anything to get her. This includes bootlegging, trading in stolen securities, and just about anything else that will get him the sort of money that he needs to be able to pry his way into the world of the wealth that Daisy runs in. He does have insight, however, and at one point shows that when Nick Carraway comments that Daisy has an indiscreet voice, to which Gatsby responds, "Her voice is full of money." However, Nick is also right in his comment that Gatsby stood for everything that he found despicable.
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