Perhaps the biggest and most important difference between Gatsby and Nick is how they were affected by the events in The Great Gatsby. Both characters underwent similar experiences, yet responded and were changed by them in very different ways. And example of the varied responses was how they both responded to Daisy’s choice to stay with Tom instead of leaving him for Gatsby. Nick accepts this, and says to Gatsby after the incident of Myrtle’s death that he “ought to go away” (155) and ultimately give up the fight for Daisy’s affection. However, Gatsby states that he will not, and “was clutching at some last hope and . . . [Nick] couldn’t bear to shake him free” (155). Nick’s acceptance and Gatsby’s denial attributed to how both characters changed. For instance, Nick commonly had the ability to walk away from situations that were escalated to inappropriate behavior practiced by whom Nick states as “the rotten crowd” (162), preserving himself from their influence. Gatsby however, would often attribute to the cause of these situations, and in the end not be able to escape from them. For example, Gatsby’s parties would escalate into chaos and end often with violence and confusion, where Nick would quietly make an exit and Gatsby would be left to clean up the mess his guests had made. This is much the same as what happens to Nick and Gats

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