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Emotional Codependence Dominates
Humans are both rational and emotional, and depend on each other to maintain a positive attitude. The characters of the novel The Great Gatsby, by F Scott Fitzgerald move through the novel like a bumpy road and cling to each other for stabilization. ... The Great Gatsby illustrates how humans rely on emotional codependence to survive.
Jay Gatsby, a rich upper-class celebrity, famous for his grand parties has fallen hopelessly in love with Daisy, an unhappily married woman. Gatsby longs for the satisfaction of a relationship with Daisy, because it is not so much Daisy that is important, but his own personal fulfillment that is important. After spending time with Daisy, Gatsby becomes chillingly paranoid that the great connection between him and his love has vanished. Before The Great War Gatsby had more security over the relationship and he kissed her, but that security slipped away when he left for war and Daisy married Tom Buchanan. Gatsby returns to find their relationship on the rocks and takes it as a sign that he still has a chance to right his past. Nick offers advice to the emotionally abandoned Gatsby; “’I wouldn’t ask too much of her,’ I ventured. ... ’ He looked around him wildly, as if the past were lurking here in the shadows of his house…”(Fitzgerald 116) Daisy offered Gatsby the love he needed before the war, but now it is gone. Nick is acting more rationally at the time, and is not clouded by love when he tries to ruin Gatsby’s hope. Nick’s statements assert that Gatsby should concede his hopes for Daisy to Tom. Gatsby relies on the hope that Daisy truly loves him and will leave Tom. It is difficult to let go of the codependence he rests his life’s meaning against. George Wilson also demonstrates the desperate reach for emotional completion.
Often times the author reinforces the importance of emotional codependence to the characters when the reader first encounters them. ... Emotional codependence is seen in both characters in this short passage. ...
Nick’s character is never fully developed as he narrates the story to the reader, but he to is reliant on emotional codependence. Nick’s involvement in the theme becomes evident at the end of the novel after the murder of Jay Gatsby. From the beginning of the story you can see the dependence between Nick and Gatsby developing. ... He gets involved with Gatsby’s group and he even begins dating Jordan. ... Gatsby seeks out Nick many times for advise, and when he needed help. ... Another event that symbolizes their friendship is Nick’s assistance to Gatsby’s attempts at winning over Daisy. He spends time listening to Gatsby talk about the green light at the end of her dock, and even has her over his own house just to help Gatsby. Then Gatsby died and Nick tried to organize his associates for a funeral service.
Approximate Word count = 2410
Approximate Pages = 9.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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