The Great Gatsby #1

In the first three chapters of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, we are introduced to several characters whom we can label as hero, antihero, or villain. So far in the book, I would say that Nick Carraway is both the hero and antihero. He shares similar morals and values as people in our society. He describes himself as "one of the few honest people..." and in the beginning he states that he does not judge others. This allows people in our society to generally like him. However, as we keep reading, he seems to shift almost towards being an anti-hero because he keeps saying that Jordan Baker is dishonest and the party Tom takes him to is unmoral however he is captivated by them and unable to pull himself away. I think Tom, so far, is the villain in the story. When we are first introduced to Tom, he seems arrogant and rude. Also, as we keep reading, we find out that Tom has a lover in New York who is also married. These characteristics of Tom cause us to view him in a negative way. I think Gatsby is also a hero in the story. Through the descriptions Nick gives us about Gatsby, he seems to be a remarkable and fascinating character. First off, Nick says (about Gatsby), "there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life". This quote shows that even though Gatsby is a mystery to Nick, there's something "gorgeous" and good about him. Later in the book, we also find that Gatsby served in the war. Because people in our society are naturally inclined to revere people who serve for our country, Gatsby seems even more of a hero.