spectrum of moral and social views demonstrated by various characters.

one end, is Tom, a man who attacks Gatsby's sense of propriety and

legitimacy, while thinking nothing of running roughshod over the lives

those around him. A direct opposite of Tom's nature is Gatsby, who

great generosity and caring, yet will stop at nothing to achieve his

of running off with Daisy. Also, in the middle of this, are various

characters who seem to sway back and forth in their stands as

This range of personalities lends itself well to a uniquely subtle

At first glance, The Great Gatsby is merely a classic American traged

and is tends to bend the rules when it suits her, such as during a game,

the novel, is in showing various levels of moral and emotional

consequences of their actions. Between the cold ruthlessness of Tom, and

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Fitzgerald's Gatsby, Nick Jordan, Daisy Tom, Tom Myrtle, Jay Gatsby, Daisy Gatsby's, Daisy Gatsby, Myrtle Daisy, moral social, various characters,
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Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)