An example of how the author uses characterization to show the central idea that social status can interfere with people’s goals is during the argument between Gatsby and Tom. Tom finally confronts Gatsby about his affair with Daisy but Gatsby retaliates by saying,“ ‘She never loved you, do you hear?’ he cried. ‘She only married you because I was poor and she was tired of waiting for me”. Fitzgerald - 130 m. In this example, the author uses characterization to help the reader understand the difference between Daisy and Gatsby in terms of social status. Daisy was already accustomed to a wealthy life, while Gatsby was born into a poor family. This bothered Gatsby as he felt like he needed to be wealthy and was not worthy of Daisy’s love. This