In the novel, there is overwhelming evidence of Gatsby’s proneness to lie. For example, when asked where he hails from, Gatsby says “I am the son of some wealthy people in the Middle West… San Francisco.” Additionally, when asked about his education, he recalls, “[I was] educated at Oxford…” (Fitzgerald 65). Nick is immediately skeptical, noting that Gatsby struggled to utter his statements. This dishonesty further shows how Gatsby conflicts with the American Dream, for his entire life story is fabricated. On top of his words, Gatsby’s carelessness shows his lack of high social status. In his personal library, the edges of the books are uncut, rendering them unable to be opened. Correspondingly, this shows that Gatsby is not cultured enough to read the books, and they were only purchased to feign
In the novel, there is overwhelming evidence of Gatsby’s proneness to lie. For example, when asked where he hails from, Gatsby says “I am the son of some wealthy people in the Middle West… San Francisco.” Additionally, when asked about his education, he recalls, “[I was] educated at Oxford…” (Fitzgerald 65). Nick is immediately skeptical, noting that Gatsby struggled to utter his statements. This dishonesty further shows how Gatsby conflicts with the American Dream, for his entire life story is fabricated. On top of his words, Gatsby’s carelessness shows his lack of high social status. In his personal library, the edges of the books are uncut, rendering them unable to be opened. Correspondingly, this shows that Gatsby is not cultured enough to read the books, and they were only purchased to feign