Daisy's Use Of Line In The Great Gatsby

In the book The Great Gatsby there is an obvious line dividing the haves and the have not’s. that line is the amount of money one has or has inherited, which in Mr. Gatsby’s case is quite a sum. A common occurrence is the negligence of Gatsby’s invitation, and inviting oneself over no matter his wishes (for the social publicity). The narrator acquaints himself with the fact that his only value to Gatsby was a connection to an old friend, rich just as Gatsby or so we think. The message that I think that this book is trying to get across is that back then morals were so loose for the fortuned that they consider having a lot of money as success, and leads us in the end to realize that the rich are not happy with what they have achieved.

”He said, “Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven‘t had the advantages that you‘ve had” (Pg. 1, Pa. 2, St. 1). This Quote shows that the narrator knows that Gatsby is not who he tries to appear to be. The Narrator always is the side character, even to Gatsby, who is really only observing the situation especially when Daisy enters the book. When Daisy enters the book Gatsby is only using the narrator as a way to get closer to her again. This proves that money affects the

morals of certain people, so far that they will use others to get what they want. Such is the case with Gatsby using the narrator to get to Daisy.

”I believe that on the first night I went to Gatsby‘s house I was one of the few guests who had actually been invited” (Pg. 27, Pa. 4, St.1). This is another way that shows that money does not equal success. Guests would not even have the courtesy of asking if they could come to the party, they just came and expected to be served just because of the money they had. The narrator does not seem alarmed ,and neither does Gatsby but it seems logical that Gatsby would be. Gatsby is a so-called wealthful man and he treats himself and others like that but the reader soon discovers that Gatsby inherited his fortune and squandered it in hopes that he would get the girl who was very wealthy. So in recap, rich party goers are rude, Gatsby doesn't care, and he is trying to win over a married woman for money.

”Her voice is full of money,’ he said suddenly.

That was it. I‘d never understood before. It was full of money – that was the inexhaustible charm that rose and fell in it, the jingle of it, the cymbals‘ song of it…High in a white palace the king‘s daughter, the golden girl…” (Pg. 76, Pa. 12, St. 1). At this point there is a realization by Gatsby that its not her cheeriness or happiness that allows her speak like she is above everyone but the money behind it all. Daisy’s ignorant bliss is caused by the money that she holds, she can have anything or anyone that she wants and throw it or him away if she wants. Money does not equal success it equals strayed morals, unfaithful marriage, and a life of

letdowns.

Money is not the key to success in life, even I know that and i’m only seventeen. The only way to have true success is find something you love doing and make money doing it, then if you can make your own company and manage it. If you can accomplish this then you can do what you love as a hobby. Money can’t be the one true sign of success proven by the sadness of gatsby, daisy, and Tom. The Great Gatsby is not just a heartbreak story but also a warning sign to the future generations to not trust this material life and its worthless trophies.