My Opinion Matters...

In my opinion, The Great Gatsby was not one of my favorites. The plot lacked structure and the characters lacked accessible personalities. However, Fitzgerald proves his strong writing abilities by still keeping the book interesting. After completion I was left unsatisfied and slightly disappointed, however after later reflection I realize the subtle genius behind his work. The reason the characters are dry yet intriguing is the fact that they are so predictable. The characters are immensely lacking in terms of morals and having a conscience, with exception to Nick. For example, Jordan Baker, Nick’s love interest throughout the story, seems to be one of the more stable characters nevertheless, eventually her true personality unfolds to reveal she is a habitual liar. This book made me realized the twisted nature of the people of this era, with special attention to Gatsby himself. The so called “great” Gatsby is disclosed to show that he gained his wealth, not by inheritance, but through selling alcohol on the black market during the time of the prohibition. Everyone at this time behaves selfishly; doing what they must to gain what they want without any regards to morals or the law. That being said, this book although not at the top of my list is in fact, a good read because of the way the author, Scott Fitzgerald, uses formal diction and enticing syntax to establish interest. He makes the characters during this era actually interesting enough to want to continue reading.