Gatsby

Gatsby is the character of which most of the focus is set on in the story. Gatsby is considered to be in his early 30s but it is never specifically given. He is a love obsessed millionaire who tries to impress the love of his life, Daisy. This love for Daisy has caused him to resort to shady criminal activity that allows him to rise to a social status that he sees fit for impressing Daisy. This love of Daisy eventually leads to his death. Gatsby tries to cover for an accident Daisy had which killed a women, and in retribution is shot in his pool. A quote that describes his optimism toward other's beliefs was, "Can't repeat the past?...Why of course you can!"