Essay Archive - The Great Gatsby: A Full Spectrum of Character
The Great Gatsby: A Full Spectrum of Character
Throughout Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, there seems to be a broad
spectrum of moral and social views demonstrated by various characters. At
one end, is Tom, a man who attacks Gatsby's sense of propriety and
legitimacy, while thinking nothing of running roughshod over the lives of
those around him. A direct opposite of Tom's nature is Gatsby, who displays
great generosity and caring, yet will stop at nothing to achieve his dream
of running off with Daisy. Also, in the middle of this, are various
characters who seem to sway ....
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