Love And Infatuation Depicted In 'The Great Gatsby'

Baz Luhrmann’s period drama, ‘The Great Gatsby’ mirrors many social issues in modern society. The most strongly resonating element of The Great Gatsby in my life is the theme of love and infatuation, which is relevant in many interpersonal relationships in my life. The Great Gatsby if a film directed by Baz Luhrmann which follows Nick Carroway’s interpretation of Jay Gatsby’s life during 1920’s America. The film depicts the booming stock markets and how easily obtainable wealth was during the time, which is seen in Jay Gatsby’s life. Love and infatuation is a key theme in The Great Gatsby and is also a key issue in my own life. During the film, Jay Gatsby’s unhealthy infatuation with Daisy Buchanan reflects many relationships throughout my

Throughout the film, Daisy Buchanan’s indecisiveness in her commitment to her relationships mirrors interpersonal relationships in my own personal life where people are more concerned with social status than their own happiness. This becomes a consistent problem throughout the film, Baz Luhrmann also illustrates Daisy and Tom Buchanan’s destructive relationship that reflects a modern society in ways where affairs are considered normal if that meant your desire for satisfaction is fulfilled.

The story throughout the film depicts Jay Gatsby and his quest to reunite with his long-lost lover, Daisy Buchanan. In order to achieve this, he gathers an immense amount of wealth and throws lavish parties in hopes to obtain Daisy’s attention. Jay Gatsby revolves his entire life around Daisy, throw his wealth, social life and his mind. Daisy Buchanan consumes Jay’s life in negative ways as he manipulates his authentic self for her attention. In my life, I have seen many examples of people revolving themselves

They smashed up things and people and then retreated back into their money and vast carelessness.” This quote comes from Nick Carroway as he describes Tom and Daisy’s selfishness. Throughout the film, Daisy is seen multiple times debating on who she truly loves, Gatsby or Tom. In her end decision, she chooses Tom for the sake of economic security and social status over love and happiness. This is a clear example of her selfishness, as she would rather drown in money and unhappiness than be with someone who she knows will look after her and is truly in love with her. In my life, I have seen many unhealthy, toxic relationships where someone has stayed for the sake of money. In modern society, people have used their money in romantic relationships for stability and security and that raises the question; does true love exist if people surround themselves with selfishness and money? Daisy is a character who does not know the meaning of true love, as she leads Jay on, waiting for her phone call, ultimately leading to his demise. She retreats into her old life with Tom, where they are both extremely controlling of one another and unhappy. Daisy chose the corrupt relationship over a man who truly loves her. Throughout my life, I have witnessed multiple of my close friends stay in relationships despite not truly loving them. The modern idea of love has become so corrupt, that people would rather stay in an unhealthy relationship for the sake