Opinions and Thoughts: The Great Gatsby (Week 6, Post 1)

Jennifer Hong
Dec. 5, 2011


What I'd like to start off with is that I think Gatsby is a very sweet guy for loving Daisy so much and wanting to be with her again like they were before (pg. 118-119). But I do agree with Nick that Gatsby cannot bring back the past. It is what it is (pg. 119). I don't think Gatsby should think that his money will provide Daisy with everything because money doesn't buy happiness. Also, it's horrible to come in between someone's marriage, considering that Tom seems to love Daisy very much, too. I think Gatsby is a little too into his money. I feel like he is too absorbed in it and thinks the money can get him everything. Gatsby clearly depends on his money way too much more than needed. But again, it is good that he loves Daisy very much and is determined to win her back like before. What chapter 6 also showed about Gatsby was his past. It showed how Gatsby came to be himself now and how he is so successful (pg. 105-108). I think my prediction about Gatsby maybe being a bad person is totally wrong. I feel like Nick and Gatsby's friend relationship has gone a long ways so far and they are pretty close to each other which is good. Another thing I'd like to point out are the annoying reporters. Reporters are super snoopy and want to know everything even though they already know Gatsby's history (pg. 104-105). If I were Gatsby, I'd be a bit pissed off. I really actually respect Gatsby for being so rich and motivated to be rich, although he is, again, too absorbed in money. I look up to him for being so successful and not a bad person. I find that a lot of successful people go blind because of money, power, and fame, but clearly Gatsby does not drink, as he's committed to never being an alcoholic (pg. 107-108), doesn't kill, and doesn't do drugs. He's just like a normal human being. I think this is overall a good book, but it is a bit boring. Nothing is actually happening that is big and there's no thrill of action sort of thing. It's just a book about the lives of people. But still, I enjoy this book.