Throughout The Great Gatsby, we see many relationships crumble as a result of deception and riotous acts. We get the impression that none of the characters are what they seem to be. All of them have secrets and all have hidden personalities that burst forth on various occasions. It is from these outbursts that a more proper knowledge of the characters may be gained. This essay will delve further into these deceitful relationships, their constitution and their consequences.

Jay Gatsby, formerly James Gatz, displays one of these deceptive natures. To the average eye he is a mysterious, wealthy young man who is surprisingly generous with the money he has earned. Although they come to the parties in his West Egg mansion, they seldom see him...