Corbyn Cross

(Spoiler Warning) With The Great Gatsby exploring loaded themes such as the power of money, the extent of which love is true, and allowing readers of the modern world to compare and contrast the etiquette and dominance of man over woman, it can very well be a book everyone needs to have explored once in their life. The novel poses readers with the fundamental question “To what extent should one devote their life to love and desire?” while demonstrating a solid explanation of such through several stories throughout the novel. Jay Gatsby, a man of mystery, committing crimes to ameliorate his wealth and achieve the love and fulfillment of Daisy. George Wilson, a man with strong feelings of love and compassion for his wife Myrtle, later conflicted with the realization of her affair and the aftermath of her decease. Lastly, Tom Buchanan, a wealthy man filled head-heavy with self-pride and dominance that thinks too little on the concept of love and disregards his woman due to sexism. However, when stripped of his relationships, becomes aggressive when unable to fulfill his sexual desire. When all three stories coincide, F. Scott Fitzgerald beautifully determines the fate of each with suspense at every turn of a page, providing an enjoyable yet disturbing journey for any skilled reader.