The Great Gtsby: Interpretations of Love

Interpretations of Love in The Great Gatsby


Nearly every character in The Great Gatsby claimed to be in love with someone. While reading the novel, one may begin to question the authenticity of any of the characters feelings towards the emotion, Love. Each character seems to interpret it in a completely different way. It makes one wonder if any of the characters have any idea of what love really is.
A prime example of this unique observation is Tom Buchanan. He seems to think love is more of a controlling and dominating feeling. He doesn’t do much loving and nurturing for either of his women. He cheats on his wife, and beats his mistress. If he truly loves either of them, he has a bizarre way of showing it. Tom likes being able to control Daisy the way he does, and he loves having Myrtle obey him because of his wealth. It seems he loves controlling them, and not being with them.
Another example is Myrtle. She obviously does not love her husband or she ...