... in fall, a time generally known for being just the opposite. Nick's first impression when he meets Gatsby is admiration for his overwhelming sense of hope. Throughout the novel he is torn with an internal conflict to make a decision as to whether Gatsby is authentic or whether he is just another representative of the moral corruption that takes place. The story takes ... it. When she shatters his dream by accepting Tom over him, Gatsby has no need for any of his possessions. No longer searching for his holy grail, the house, the clothes, and the cars mean nothing. Nick, who has thought ...

• Word Count: 2165
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School