The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
Because Gatsby and Wilson both lose their women to Tom, Tom is victorious. Tom is symbolic of moral corruption of the rich, selfishness, irresponsibility, and cold-heartedness. Unlike Tom, Gatsby and Wilson are symbolic of the lesser man, new wealth, family background, and true happiness.
In the beginning of the book you learn that Gatsby is a poor soldier who falls in love with Daisy. Then he goes back to war, when he returns he finds an announcement in the paper saying that Daisy is engaged to a wealthy man (Mr. Buchanan). Now, Gatsby lost Daisy just as fast as he got her. Thinking he could get Daisy back by getting rich, Gatsby makes fake bonds and becomes wealthy.
After the death of Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Wilson goes to the Buchanan’s house to confront Mr. Buchanan; Mr. Buchanan purposely tells him that Gatsby was the one having the affair with Mrs. Wilson. Then