F. Scott Fitzgerald uses characterization of Gatsby to further develop the theme that deceit comes in many different forms. Gatsby is telling Nick about what type of businesses that he used to work in that led him to his present wealth. Gatsby said, ¨I was in the drug business and then I was in the oil business, but I'm not in either one now¨ (Fitzgerald 80). Gatsby states that he achieved his wealth through the drug and oil businesses. However, it's not exactly known on whether he's being truthful; wherever he got his money isn't directly revealed. Gatsby's being secretive on how he got his wealth, which is a form of deceit. Another scene that demonstrates the theme using characterization is when Gatsby's past is revealed. Gatsby's background
