The first reason Nick admires Gatsby is that he is attracted imperfection. Gatsby showed the desired to be the person he wanted to be "He was a son of god-a-phase which if it means anything means just that he has to be about his father's business" (pg. 98). Gatsby created his own identity to break away from his parent's lifestyle and be his own person. Gatsby also showed Nick even though he hangs out with people with obvious problems he still carries himself as if he has it together, he never lets people get in the way of his image. …show more content…
Gatsby proved to Nick that you can go from nothing to something Gatsby inspired Nick by taking him under his arm and showing him how to be wealthy and successful. Gatsby was not afraid to show his flaws that later, Nick learned from and grew from. "There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams--not through her own fault, but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion." (pg.76). Gatsby's whole life was made up of finding true love and happiness which showed Nick he didn't have to be ashamed of what his heart