Blinded
Blinded
There are certain responsibilities one must fulfill in order to live a life of honesty and happiness. Many factors such as success, fame, and glory, can distract us from these obligations, causing our life to result in ways other than we had hoped for. When these fixations enter our lives we become blinded, losing
sight of what is truly important.
The novel, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, shows that building a life, if not supported by self knowledge and social responsibility, is a moral form of recklessness.
The life of Jay Gatsby is a perfect example of moral recklessness due to a lack of self knowledge. The obsession Jay possesses for Daisy controls all aspects of his life. When Jay first fell in love with Daisy, his social and economic status did not meet her demands. After being denied Daisy's love, Jay dedicates his entire life to acquire everything necessary to impress Daisy and gain her devotion. Jay spends years making money, throwing......
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