Universally, F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is recognized as a literary masterpiece. There is, however, one aspect of the book that continually perplexes many readers: why such a simple title? To be completely frank, it's really the only title that truly fits each of the book's countless facets. Fitzgerald intended to write something unprecedented: "I want to write something new, something extraordinary, beautiful, simple and intricately patterned." » (VII). In writing The Great Gatsby, he accomplished just that: something that is magnificent, simple, complex, and eternally great. Greatness itself is omnipresent in the novel, manifesting itself primarily through the main protagonist, Jay Gatsby. Gatsby's entire personality is enveloped in an air of fantasy. Whether it's his lavish parties, his mysteriously acquired wealth, or simply his immaculate personality, greatness is the overriding constant throughout his entire makeup. Originally known as James Gatz, a poor country boy from North Dakota, ideas of wealth and luxury are presented in captivating ways....