To James Gatz

 Dear Gatsby,

As a reader that is looking at your “love story” from an outside and futuristic perspective, I hope you take this advice with a grain of salt. I mean at first I really thought you were loving Daisy with good intentions, but after reading further it seems as though you’re loving the wrong version of Daisy. If I’m gonna be honest, the Daisy that you love was the sweet innocent Daisy from the past. Clinging onto the past version of people isn’t very — how do I say this, good for you. It’s sweet that you’re willing to throw away everything you’ve built for her, but please be realistic. Do you really love her for her? Or do you just desire something that isn’t yours anymore. Although her and Tom didn’t marry out of love, they have been through many things that you guys haven’t. By forcing her to leave Tom, do you think it really benefits her? Do you really think your wealth is that alluring that she would sacrifice almost 5 years of her life to an uncertain man who she hasn’t seen in 5 years. I mean a lot can happen in the span of 5 years. It seems as if you’re being to hasty. I get that you’ve been building up for this all these years, like throwing all those parties in hope that she would attend one of them, but let’s take a step back. Is it really worth your whole life just for one girl? In my opinion, it seems as if your judgment is clouded. Did you really think that after these years, you show up and Daisy just takes you back and throw away her whole life? What if she didn’t accept you? Would you have just lived in sorrow? I feel like having a different purpose other than achieving a girl would benefit you.

-Sincerely, a reader

Comments

  1. AmberOctober 13, 2024 at 5:39 PM

    This is an interesting take on a blog post, writing a letter addressed to a character both exemplifies your knowledge of the book and deeper thinking behind the text. I think it’s cool how you mention “clinging on to the past version” of someone and refer to Gatsby as his original name, James Gatz, in the title almost forcing him to acknowledge that people can change, and he himself is a prime example of that (if he were able to read this of course).

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  2. ToroOctober 13, 2024 at 6:33 PM

    I think this blog is formatted in such a unique manner, the letter format creates a more personal connection to the book and allows for the expression of earnest thoughts you have about such characters. I think the title of the letter is quite telling of the stance it takes, a subtle and sly tone of distain towards Gatsby by referencing his former and less glorious birth name- when all he’s ever done has been to get away from it.

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  3. Tara TalluOctober 13, 2024 at 6:41 PM

    A letter for a blog is a clever idea! Your voice in the blog made it sound like a real, authentic letter that is typically sent. I also like how direct you are, especially, "let's take a step back" asking for a deeper understanding of why Gatsby throws these parties. This makes me think about how we readers are so dissatisfied with the information we have on Gatsby and that we want to know more!

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