Moral of the Story
What is the lesson that can be learned from Gatsby and this story written by F. Scott Fitzgerald? Contemplating it myself, I have derived at many conclusions.
For one, living in the past will really get you nowhere. You'll end up just repeating your life in circles until you end up really getting hurt, or dying. Gatsby spoke these words once: "Can't repeat the past?" he cried incredulously. "Why of course you can!" It's true that history can repeat itself, but in general is the it a good thing for history to repeat itself? No.
It's best to be yourself and just go on with your life the best you can, to your truth. I am one of the only honest people I know, sadly. So many people are different on the inside than they are on the outside. You know, somebody can see what you're thinking on the inside? T.J. Eckleburg can read beyond the dirt in his glasses. There is a higher being out there that knows what goes on behind closed doors. On judgment day all will come to an end, and it will matter what you said or did.
Gatsby is great because of the message he leaves behind. He may not be great as a person, or great as a human. He is great because he shows us what not to do. Gatsby devoted his whole life for one woman, only to have it slapped right back in his face. Live your life to the fullest, being true to yourself and those around you.
