The End

Whether the Great Gatsby was meant to be a tragic love story, a story of class struggle, a story of the American dream, or a story of the journey of Nick Carraway, Nick Carraway is the example of the few honest and compassionate people out there.

The saddest part is that week after week Gatsby opened his house and his wallet to many people, but at his funeral there were three. This is this part that most disgusted Nick too. I don't think he could grasp how people could be so careless because it was so unlike him.

In the end, I think Gatsby was an ambitious young man that would do anything to get where he wanted to be--and I respect that. In the end, K think Nick Carraway is the real rare individual. He is caring, honest, and thoughtful. Daisy and Tom are careless. I hope that Daisy is just blissfully unaware of all the hurt she caused Gatsby, and unaware of the drive she gave him, for she would happily take the credit for his wealth and success.

I guess I just hope that, if Nick were to be a real person, he would have a successful and happy life and that he would find what he wants, that is if he ever figures out what he wants. Adventure, experience perhaps? He doesn't seem to seek love. And I would hope that, if Daisy and Tom were real people, their lives would suck.

RIP Gatz

Perhaps Gatsby's death was for the best. For the reasons of: Daisy would not have left Tom for Gatsby, Tom knows his bootlegging secret, and if it wasn't for Wilson, someone else would have punished him for Myrtle's death. Also, Nick, his only real friend, is on the verge of leaving.

Nick cut ties with Jordan (called it) an the only thing holding him in West Egg was his concern for Gatsby. As far as I'm concerned, he's outta there.

It's funny how Nick again mentions his disapproval of Gatsby when it is so clear throughout the book that he cares for and admires him. He will be devastated by the news of his friend's death. As will Daisy.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking forward to Leo being killed off in the movie (but hey, nothing new--it is just me or does he die in every movie he's in?) but in my opinion, it's gonna save Gatsby a lot of hurt and in essence, put him out of his misery.