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The two main characters presented in the novel are Gatsby and Nick. Gatsby is shown as a very mysterious individual, many people do not know whom Gatsby is. However he is a well-known individual who has many rumors going around about him and his background such as “Somebody told me they thought he killed a man once” (Fitzgerald, 45). There are not many physical description of Gatsby but Nick described him as “He had one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life. It faced, or seemed to face, the whole external world for an instant and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor. It understood you just as far as you wanted to be understood, believed in you as you would like to believe in yourself” (Fitzgerald, 49) from what Nick said it shows that Gatsby has a trustworthy appearance. We learn that Gatsby’s parents were farmers who were very poor but Gatsby was still very ambitious and he wanted to live “THE AMERICAN DREAM”. Gatsby whole purpose in life after loosing Daisy due to going to the war was to get Daisy back and live a perfect life with her. Nick is the narrator of the novel who reflects on his experience with Gatsby. Nick often views himself as a “Well rounded man” (Fitzgerald, 10) because he thinks he is open minded, tolerant, and a good listener because of this Gatsby reveals his true identity and tells Nick about his past and personal affairs. Nicks main purpose in the book was too guide Gatsby in getting Daisy and being by his side. As a friend Nick tries to tell Gatsby that his idea of getting Daisy back is foolish this also shows that Nick was a true friend by looking out for his friend. In comparing the novel to th... ... middle of paper ... ...el they mentioned that Gatsby’s father and Owl Eyes came to his funeral. The theme on wealth and poverty we see a huge difference between the lavish lives of the wealthy and the difficult lives of the much less fortunate who at times are barley hanging on. Hugely significant theme in both novel and film but perhaps the pictures show a more vivid portrayed of the graving differences between the rich and poor. The whole story is based around multiple conflicts among characters. Including Gatsby vs. Tom, fight for love of same woman. Tom is likely jealous and would accuse Gatsby of his background saying he never went to Oxford. Another example of conflict would be Mr. Wilson vs. Gatsby as Mr. Wilson has very strong feelings against Gatsby and the feelings are based on that Gatsby’s car killed Wilsons wife which is based on false fact because Daisy was driving the car.

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