When first starting the Great Gatsby, one may find it confusing and hazy. Once you read past the first chapter or two the plot becomes more clear and defined. The main character is Nick who has recently moved to the New York island of West Egg. He finds that many people who live on both West and East Egg are enchanted by the man named Gatsby. He is a mysterious man who lives in a mansion next to Nick.

He happens to be fabulously wealthy and throws extravagant parties on the weekends that can end in either the destruction of property or live-in party-goers. The story really heats up when Nick discovers that Gatsby had a previous relationship with his wealthy cousin, Daisy, who lives across the river in East Egg. Not only did they have a previous relationship, but Nick learns that Gatsby wants him to arrange himself and Daisy to meet again. However, this raises concerns for Nick because Daisy is married to Tom Buchanan and they have a young daughter. Another important point in the story is the fact that both Tom and Daisy are unfaithful to each other, Daisy with Jay Gatsby, and Tom with Myrtle Wilson.

The boiling point of the story is when Tom and Gatsby have a fight and then everyone leaves the hotel. On the way back an accident happens involving Myrtle Wilson which leads to the ultimate demise of Gatsby.