As the details involving the relationship between Gatsby and Daisy start surfacing, its effects on Gatsby’s life begin to become more evident. Some might argue that Gatsby’s love for Daisy can be considered positive because it helped to create Gatsby’s wealth and drives him to improve. Others, however, can respond by saying that illegitimately made money and being stuck in the past will only result in danger and suffering. Although love inspired Gatsby to make money and to keep on pursuing his dreams, the negatives of Daisy’s influence far outweigh these slight benefits. Illegal methods for producing fortune became popular in the twenties after the illegalization of alcohol (prohibition). Evidence throughout the book supports the fact that
