A Thought

It's always amazing to me that when you read something there can be hidden messages that follow the text in thought. As I read Nick's response to the evaluation of Gatsby I wondered if Nick's evaluation wasn't merely an evaluation of himself or even the reflection of temptation within a certain situation. The passage refers to "It" as opposed to Gatsby himself. I wonder if Fitzgerald was alluding to the temptations we are often faced with and have to overcome. Specifically, Fitzgerald states that Gatsby seemed as though he was "picking his words with care." Often this can be a response to an action involving temptation. When an individual is tempted, whether it's a drug, or sex, or any other faulty devices to some, we often have to be careful with the actions we chose to withdraw ourselves from the situation.

Nick's evaluation also can be very well interpreted as his own. For example: Nick and Gatsby both served in the military, both appearing, or seemingly appear to have somewhat of the same background. As I read this text I am reminded of a book and movie I once read and saw entitled "Fight Club." Fitzgerald may be alluding to the fact that Nick in himself really is Gatsby, and Gatsby really is Nick. He is leading these double lives, but somehow they mysteriously link themselves together. Another evaluation I would be interested in seeing is how much of Nick and Gatsby's lives are similar to Fitzgerald's life as well.