The Great Gatsby

** "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a narrative set in the roaring twenties and told through the eyes of Nick Carraway, an observer drawn into the opulent world of his mysterious neighbor, Jay Gatsby. The story follows Nick as he recounts Gatsby’s life, a life defined by lavish parties and an obsessive pursuit of a dream. Through Nick's perspective, the book looks at the meaning of the American Dream, complicated love, and the clear divisions of social classes. Nick begins by remembering his father’s advice to be understanding of others, a lesson that shapes his view of the unfolding events. He shares details about his past, his move to a new neighborhood, and his ties to rich people like Tom and Daisy Buchanan. In an early scene, Nick sees Gatsby reaching for a distant green light, a symbol of Gatsby’s unreachable goals, setting the stage for complex relationships and the sometimes empty lives of the wealthy in 1920s America. **