True love is very hard to come across. People constantly create an illusion of love, mistaking financial support and a lavish life as the only components for love. The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald is often mistaken as a great love story, the main love story followed of Daisy and Gatsby ending in death, never a story of more woe. Although critics may argue that Gatsby is genuinely in love with Daisy, in actuality he is more intrigued by her social status and sees her merely as property.
Though it can be argued that Gatsby’s obsession with Daisy stems from his love for her, it arises from his obsession of the social status and wealth that comes with her. When describing Daisy, Nick has trouble finding the words until Gatsby finishes his