The style of writing in the novel was special, as I have never read a book exactly like The Great Gatsby. I think the masterpiece comes from the intertwining of all the characters to create a story out of regular people’s normal lives. That’s all Gatsby really is, a story about nothing, but Fitzgerald manages to keep it interesting and relevant and that’s why The Great Gatsby is a masterpiece.

Gatsby

My impression of Gatsby so far is that he is a shy man who tends to have a difficult time interacting with others. Sure he has all the parties but how many people does he actually talk to at the parties. If he was more sociable there wouldn't be so many nasty rumors written about him. An example of a bad rumor about him is "Well, they say he's a nephew or cousin of Kaiser Wilhem's...I'm scared of him. I'd hate to have him get anything on me."(Page 32) I also think he has a head on his shoulders and thinks before he blurts out what is on his mind. On page 48 this is evident when the narrator says "He smiled understandingly--picking his words with care." Which proves my previously talked about statement. Most of all I don't believe that all these years alone have particularly bothered him as he is a man who likes to keep to himself. Early on this is established when the narrator says ""...for he gave a sudden intimation that he was content to be alone...he was trembling." (pg. 21) Which gave me a clue that he may not be that angry about living by himself in a big mansion, that doesn't mean hes not happy to see Daisy again its just that he doesn't mind spending some time alone.