Examples Of Greatness In The Great Gatsby

Many people are considered to be great Mother Teresa, formers Presidents, Martin Luther King Jr. What is greatness though? How is greatness defined? Greatness is being selfless, brave, generous, passionate, and most importantly kind. In the novel, The Great Gatsby by F. Scout Fitzgerald, Gatsby demonstrates all of these characteristics. Gatsby was great because of the way he treated others. Gatsby’s greatest gesture of kindness was to the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan. Unfortunately, at a young age, Gatsby went off to war, and Daisy was charmed by another man whom she later married. Gatsby would do anything to get her back. Gatsby shows perseverance when he does phenomenal acts such as throwing parties to gain Daisy’s attention. In addition, Gatsby is loyal to Daisy at her most vulnerable state. “Was Daisy driving? Yes, he said after a moment, but of course I'll say I was.” (Fitzgerald 143). In this quote, Gatsby is willing to take the blame of the car accident to protect Daisy. Even though, Daisy could not give Gatsby what he wanted, to inform Tom that she never loved him. All Gatsby’s concerns are still for Daisy. He cares for her over himself. After the car accident, Gatsby chooses to stay there until Daisy falls …show more content…
“He comes out to see me two years ago and bought me the house I live in now.” (Fitzgerald 172). This quote demonstrates Gatsby’s generosity toward others. Gatsby was not fond of the way his parents lived, poor. He preferred the wealthy, upper class life style. Therefore, he left the Midwest at the age of eighteen and never returned. He had the kindness in his heart to spend his hard earned money on someone he did not know very well. Another example is Gatsby’s parties. He opens up his house to a diverse group of people for these flashy parties. One person in particular was Klipspringer, Gatsby let him stay in the mansion without paying for rent. He helped others who were not as close to