Jay Gatsby, a man of many feelings towards a variety of things. He was a romantic character in the book, The Great Gatsby, in a world of reality. He funded all of his initiative, not caring about the correct way to earn it, just in order to impress a woman with his wealth. All of the choices he made in his life were for Daisy Buchanan, the lady of his dreams. Gatsby exaggerating to impress, Daisy continuously on his mind and being his trophy correspond to being a romantic dreamer whose pursuit is heroic. As a teenager he changes his name and apprentices himself to a wealthy yachtsman for five years. Before going to war he socializes with even more wealthy people, even posing as one at a party where he meets Daisy. He also distinguishes himself