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The Great Gatsby, written by F. ... The majority of Fitzgerald’s book is pessimism about the values of American high society and their ability to change, shown through Jay Gatsby’s futile optimism, the molded characters of Tom and Daisy Buchanan, and Nick’s short-lived role in their world, with only small doses of optimism shown by Nick at the dénouement.
Gatsby’s optimistic belief that his true love with Daisy will conquer all obstacles proves futile. Gatsby bought his house “just across the bay” (83) from the Buchanans in the hopes that Daisy would end up at one of his parties. This is a classic example of Gatsby’s idealistic view of the world, in which Daisy and his paths would cross due to their magnetic attraction. The failure of this plan, which comes to a climax when Daisy chooses Tom even after she is reunited with Gatsby, proves Gatsby’s optimism worthless. Gatsby is alarmed when “Daisy’s embarrassed too” (93) by their meeting after “five years next November” (92). ... Gatsby’s optimism is only a mirror of his reluctance to leave the past behind. ... Gatsby’s decorative lights, which he always turned on for parties, “failed to go on one Saturday night” (119). These lights represent Gatsby’s urgent, burning desire for Daisy.
Approximate Word count = 1064
Approximate Pages = 4.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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