Perceptions lead to outcomes F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby, takes place in a time of putting faith in others blindly, and how painting a false image of oneself can’t always get them what they truly want. My attention was drawn to the false personification of Gatsby and the faith he puts into others. He wants to obtain something from his past and will do anything to garner the attention of it. In order to do that, he puts his faith onto other companions to help him obtain what he himself craves. There are several scenes where false personification, intentions, and faith come into play. Throughout the novel, Gatsby’s true intentions and persona are revealed through the words of others and eventually Gatsby himself. “Gatsby bought