In F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, one of the main characters is the mysterious Jay Gatsby. Gatsby seems to provoke much curiousity and gossip. Many of Gatsby's party guests repeated wild rumors about his sordid past. However, these stories merely revealed to the reader that no one really knew the truth about him. Gatsby symbolizes solitude, mystery, and wealth. This is emphasized by Fitzgerald's use of a motif. Character's often repeat the phrase "What Gatsby" (Fitzgerald, 77). Every time a character repeats this phrase, it reiterates the mystery that surrounds Mr. Gatsby.
Although the thrill of the mysterious Mr. Gatsby seems to have worn off on Nick, I remain enthralled by the character. Nick and Gatsby's outing together revealed Gatsby to be less of a god-like figure. Instead, he is revealed to be shy, awkward, and in need of Nick's assistance. These characteristics contradict the night-Gatsby, the powerful and allusive host. He is an enigma, and captivates me as a reader.
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