This book is an interesting read. Nick, the narrator seems almost omniscient at times, knowing events that would seem private instead of public. He is the only character in the book that doesn't live in an illusion, and he accepts reality in his own way. Gatsby lives in a world of his own, going on about his house and his accomplishments in life as though they were all he cared about. He does care for Daisy, and when anything involves her, he becomes more human and less of the mysterious persona he created. All the talk about Gatsby builds up and people judge him based on the stories they have heard and what they expect him to be after seeing the mansion he resides in. Each party that Gatsby holds, encourages more rumors that build the mystery around him. Daisy is also a person who lives in a fantasy world. She doesn't believe in consequences, and she refuses to accept brutal reality. Nick admires Daisy and describes her fondly, but once he discovers her flaws, he learns that she isn't what she seems. Nick himself is an observer, and he analyzes the motivation behind what people do and say. This book seems focused on illusions. The illusions we create for others, and ourselves. There is also a lot of vanity, especially in the topics of conversation, and even Nick seems vain in a few conversations. Even though Nick never becomes part of the fantasy that his friends get swept up in, he still does his best to preserve it. He decides to leave town, but keeps the memory of Gatsby, and the events that took place when people were careless.
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