Question

In the novel the great gatsby why does gatsby deserve to be called great

Answer 1

by the measurement of dreams, his wealth, his larger-than-life personality, the festivities and joviality that, to others in the novel, mark him as a man of high stature and almost god-like in personal proportions

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Answer 2

Gatsby goes through many trials and remains strong even though he was criminal. The terrible irony is what makes Gatsby a tragic figure. His authentic love led to his death, a love that proved to be different than every one elses.