Examples Of Obsession In The Great Gatsby

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The novel, The great gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the theme of obsession. In this novel Fitzerald wants us to understand that it's not healthy to be obsessed with something or someone because it only leads to negative consequences. The author wants us to understand that One example is Gatsby loves Daisy more than he loves himself which causes him to stay with her knowing she isn’t going to leave Tom.``And what's more, I love Daisy too. Once in a while, I make a fool out of myself but I always come back and in my heart, I love her all the time.” This quote shows that Gatsby knows Daisy won’t leave Tom and this upsets him which makes him upset and makes him argue with daisy. But in the end, Gatsby still stays in this relationship. This proves that Gatsby loves Daisy more than he loves and …show more content…

For example, Daisy knew how obsessed and in love, Gatsby was with her but she just used him for her own benefit and problems. Daisy used Gatsby to make Tom mad and get revenge despite Gatsby genuinely caring about daisy. This gives me the conclusion that n matter how good your intentions are, or how much you work and obsess over something there are always negative consequences. Being obsessed with Daisy made Gatsby miserable because he knew in his heart Daisy never loved him the same. In the end, he was murdered and arrested for something he did not do. Gatsby practically spent his entire life trying to be wealthy and have Daisy but at the end of the day, Daisy didn't love him and his riches were only being used by other people. When Gatsby dies nobody but nick and gatsby's father showed up at his funeral. In conclusion, the great gatsby was trying to tell us there are always negative consequences just as much as it is good it is