What Are Some Important Quotes From The Great Gatsby

Nick begins the novel with wise advice his father once told him, “‘Whenever you feel like criticizing any one...just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had”’(1). Nick starts off by reminding himself and informing that throughout the story, save your judgements to yourself and try to put yourself in his or her position. His words are also a reminder that in society today, people tend to judge too quickly and we need to remember that everyone is not in the same position as we are. There will always be someone more or less fortunate than us, and we must be grateful for what we are given.

I noticed another lesson through Daisy’s choice for security over love. When Gatsby and Tom were fighting, Gatsby mentioned something striking, “‘She only married you because I was poor and she was tired of waiting for me”’ (130). I was not surprised that Daisy didn’t wait for Gatsby because he was poor; but, I am shocked that he believes love should be about money. Daisy never loved Tom, which she

When Myrtle called Tom during an ornate dinner, Jordan added, “‘She might have the decency not to telephone him at dinner time. Don’t you think?”’ (15). It’s a pretentious and silly overreaction, how would the woman know he was having dinner? Showing Jordan Baker is entitled and expects everyone knows when she is eating and becomes irritated when she is interrupted. Additionally, when Daisy told Nick she heard he was engaged, he corrected her by informing her the rumor was a lie, she then added, “We heard it from three people, so it must be true” (19). I don’t think Daisy is the only one who would say that in her class, it shows another example of her naïveness. The social groups are treated differently, which is not fair, but that’s how life is. No matter how hard Myrtle tried to become wealthy through Tom, Tom would never give in because her class will always be an important