Daisy's Qualities In The Great Gatsby
The True Qualities Gatsby’s Greatness What are the qualities that make a person achieve greatness? Many of Gatsby’s actions are questionable but when you take all that away he truly is great. In a time of rebellion and corruption, true intentions was a lacking and rare quality that was much needed. Greatness is not always determined by size or actions it’s sometimes determined by intentions. Gatsby is great because he is selfless, he knows what love is and wants to give it away and even though he is corrupt, none of the corruption is personal. Gatsby, despite what he says, has had a very erratic childhood. He was never brought up with, or inherited any money. He had to work for all of it. On top of all that he is a very selfless and charitable person. Even though most of his selfless acts are for Daisy, he still doesn’t mind doing things for others. He gives Klipspringer a place to stay, food and clothing without expecting anything in return. Just
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Corruption also smothered America and almost everyone was a part of it. Tom and Daisy were just an all American wealthy family but many times portrayed personal manipulation to others. Gatsby, on the other hand, also took part in the corruption but it was never personal and didn’t affect anyone. It was all about business for him. During lunch in New York, Mr.Wolfsheim said to Nick “I understand you’re looking for a business gonnegtion.” He was mistaking Nick for someone else but it’s obvious that all any illegal activity Gatsby is involved in is strictly business. Daisy had no problem toying with Gatsby’s emotions and Tom had no problem toying with Daisy’s so it’s all personal with them. On the outside looking in Tom and Daisy seem like the perfect family when in reality their family is just as corrupt as the rest of America was at the that
Corruption also smothered America and almost everyone was a part of it. Tom and Daisy were just an all American wealthy family but many times portrayed personal manipulation to others. Gatsby, on the other hand, also took part in the corruption but it was never personal and didn’t affect anyone. It was all about business for him. During lunch in New York, Mr.Wolfsheim said to Nick “I understand you’re looking for a business gonnegtion.” He was mistaking Nick for someone else but it’s obvious that all any illegal activity Gatsby is involved in is strictly business. Daisy had no problem toying with Gatsby’s emotions and Tom had no problem toying with Daisy’s so it’s all personal with them. On the outside looking in Tom and Daisy seem like the perfect family when in reality their family is just as corrupt as the rest of America was at the that