This article explains both large and small details in The Great Gatsby, and also gives input on what some notions mean. Hays does a wonderful job of giving readers an insightful look into Gatsby as a character. First, he intrigues interest by questioning Gatsby and why he is so intimidated by Daisy, even though he had seduced her in the past. He further explains oxymorons throughout the book such as Fitzgerald calling Gatsby ‘an elegant...roughneck,’ which he does to insinuate the idea that Gatsby contains an odd persona. In addition, Hays describes Daisy’s character and how she represents the American Dream, a belief that if one can work hard enough, through hard work, can achieve anything. Moreover, Fitzgerald saw the contradictions in the