He cannot feel happy or fulfilled without his mansion, cars, and the final piece of the puzzle, Daisy Buchanan, to create a sense of security and certify his "aristocratic self." ... Gatsby even goes so far as to place his enormous mansion just across the lake from Daisy's home and throws wild, decadent parties in effort to win her back and obtain the final piece of an elaborate destiny of greatness. ... As Daisy leaves the picture Gatsby is still left with the consequences of his indulgences in wealth and materialistic lifestyle, yet they seem to lose there meaning. ...

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• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate