In this extraordinary masterpiece of a novel, you begin to feel each character, you begin to see them, and you begin to share in their secrets. ... Gatsby is living alone in a world of "darkness," trying to seize one small thing to bring him happiness. ... The longing in his heart is to have Daisy, but more importantly to have a new hope in his life. He has always kept the idea in his heart that he could be reunited with Daisy. ... Perhaps this shows that Owl Eyes was the only person who shared a similar understanding of Gatsby with Nick. ...

• Word Count: 1529
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School