The Great Gatsby
(F. Scott Fitzgerald)
Written in 1926, this condensed and powerful novel leaves its impact long after the reading is over. Situated along the prosperous houses of Long Island, the novel tells the story of young Nick Caraway who moves from the Middle West to the promising Eastern part of the States, where money is fast and easy, just like love and relationships. Caraway is enchanted by both his mysterious, secretive, rich neighbor, Jay Gatsby, and by the sportive young Jordan Baker whom he falls in love with. Though relatively short, the novel offers an in-depth view to the lives of young Americans who seek the American dream; it follows Gatsby?s naive and impossible quest after love?a quest that is paved by illegal incidents and cruel and violent events; it presents Caraway?s optimistic view of people together with his realistic awakening; and it tells the story of the brutal and vile humans (Tom, Daisy and Jordan) who are blinded by that same dream. The novel may shatter your own dream and leave a cynical taste in your mouth for it will face you with humanity?s ugly face. Caraway?s own experience influences the readers? view of reality. Being the story?s narrator and one of its touching characters, once reality hits Caraway in the face, one can no longer stay indifferent.
The novel is considered an influential masterpiece and Fitzgerald was able to skillfully weave many layers of themes, motifs, criticism and critique in its short length. One of my wisest teachers once said, before teaching this novel that she fears the book has lost its charm these days, when few people dream of a land of opportunities and optimistically hope for the best. In my view, even though most of us lost their naivety, The Great Gatsby is still a dream wrapped in paperback.
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