Id have to say that reading “The Great Gatsby has been a truly exciting experience and gives the class a break as far as the cowboy and Indians topics that we have been highlighting since day one. The beginning of the story takes the reader through the fine details of the surrounding settings. This gives the reader a better feel of what type environment and people were present during this time period. For example, the main character of the story by the name of Nick Carraway describes the details of his college friend by the name of Tom Buchannan and his wife Daisy’s Georgia style mansion when he decides to stop by for a visit. Nick also, takes the reader through an emotional roller coaster filled with multiple climaxes and turning points that the attention of the reader at an all time high. For instance the character by the name of Tom Buchanan seemed to be a happily married man whom was content with his relationship. Shortly after the introduction to tom’s wife we witness Tom committing acts of adultery with a woman by the name of Myrtle Wilson who is also married. The two are eventually involved in a domestic dispute which leave Myrtle with a broken nose. I noticed that the use of alcohol was seemed to be very avid during this event which probably led to the violent conclusion.

The character whom this book was named after made a shocking entry that surprised both the main character and the reader as well. Gerald Gatsby, seemed to be a well spoken, wealthy and mysterious man who has obtained multiple accomplishments through out his life. Few people seemed to know the truth about how Gatsby came to be even though they would frequently attend his house parties, drink his beverages, and spread rumors about him both good and bad. In short Gatsby was just a normal character that had weaknesses like every other human being that were eventually exposed through time. Later in the story we find that his riches were inherited instead of earned which resulted in the main character’s loss of some respect towards Gatsby. In addition we also find out that the love he has for Daisy is expressed as he and Tom have a temperamental debate on who she truly loves. Even though Gatsby was able to convince her to leave Tom she eventually comes back to him towards the end of the story. In actuality we find that Daisy is nothing but a gold digger that has no interest in a man unless it involved money.

Eventually Gatsby passed away leaving his mansion and memories behind. We were able to see both sides of emotion after Gatsby’s death from different perspectives of people who were personally involved with him. Some people such as Tom, viewed him as a murderer that got exactly what he deserved. Others such as his father Mr. Gatz viewed him as a trendsetter that had the potential of over coming great accomplishments. It just goes to show that no matter how great a person may appear to be, there is always a possibility that their mistakes made in the past could come back to haunt them.