Saturday, October 20, 2012

Compare Jay Gatsby and George Wilson in The Great Gatsby.

Whileandare noticeably different , they have similar attributes and experience similar
issues. Both Jay Gatsby and George Wilson hail from humble beginnings and know what it is like
to be poor. Gatsby grew up in a poor household in North Dakota while Wilson resides in the
valley of ashes, where he attempts to make ends meet by running an automotive shop.


Both characters are also in love with shallow women who are interested in other men and
end up breaking their hearts. Jay Gatsby is in love with , who plays with his emotions and is
married to the unscrupulous . Although Daisy carries on an affair with Jay Gatsby, she does not
genuinely love him and is not willing to give up her secure, wealthy life to be with him.
Similarly,does not love George and plans on leaving him to be with Tom Buchanan. Once Wilson
discovers that his wife is cheating on him, he is heartbroken and decides to move out
west.

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