Characterization

Gatsby is the most intriguing character thus far. He is not what he seems to be. In chapter 3, we begin to see/ experience what he is really like. When Nick meets him for the first time, he experiences this "reassurance" which is comfort. He also describes how Gatsby is very understanding. The first impression on Gatsby was that he was this drunk, crazy, murderous man due to all of the lies that are told.. Gatsby was said to be a "German spy" and he apparently "killed a man once" (Fitzgerald 44). Gatsby is also seen as this drunk man who throws a bunch of parties but he really just throws parties because he can and he has a lot of alcohol because of the time period. When Nick met Gatsby, he wasn't consuming alcohol.  He was rich and he was judged by his outward appearance. Gatsby is not who he was said to be. He is a dynamic character; he is one who is changing. He is also a round character rather than flat because his character is developing as one turns the page and is different than ones very first impression.