I never read a book more than once. The Great Gatsby was nothing like I had read before and had themes I never encountered in my twelve years. The two main characters, Carraway and Gatsby, had the greatest impact on my way of thinking. Carraway gave everyone he met the benefit of the doubt. After witnessing some of Gatsby’s questionable and shady traits, Carraway still befriends his neighbor and finds a great friend in Gatsby. Carraway would not judge anyone before truly knowing them. Gatsby threw extravagant parties to fit in and attract his love interest, Daisy. Although he did fit in quite well, he never gained any friends through that strategy. The only person to come to his funeral was Nick Carraway, a friend he made through genuine