When the gaze of society becomes so focused on appearances, dishonesty may just be the price of fitting in. The story of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is set against the glittering and wasteful extravagance of 1920s New York, and is told through the eyes of the main character, Nick Carraway. Having recently moved in, Nick becomes involved with his lavishly wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby, who happens to be deeply in love with Nick’s cousin, Daisy Buchanan. As the story progresses, a conflict escalates between Gatsby and Tom Buchanan, Daisy’s husband, as Gatsby attempts to win Daisy’s affection with the subtle help of Nick and one of Daisy’s friends. Ultimately, in a tragic climax, Gatsby’s dream of being with Daisy is shattered, and he fails to achieve what he had worked so hard for. …show more content…
Particularly for Jordan, as the narrative unfolds, it becomes apparent that her seemingly aloof and charming demeanor is likely a facade held together by falsehoods. As the story unravels further, the factors influencing Jordan’s behavior and even her relationships become increasingly apparent. These factors, known as identity factors, are palpable background details that encompass any of the endless number of elements that shape someone’s sense of self and hold a noticeable effect on how that person behaves and interacts with the world. For Jordan Baker, the identity factors that exert the most pivotal influence on her in The Great Gatsby are her family, socioeconomic status, and