Conflicting ideals in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldAll over the world, societies can become cruel and unjustified machines. In the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the morality of a society is clearly revealed through the choices and consequences experienced by its characters. The two societies in the novel, West Egg and East Egg, create an atmosphere of mixed ideals and morals, so completely opposed to each other. Three examples will be given to support the above thesis. First, Jay Gatsby, arguably the main character, is involved in a number of criminal activities. Second, Tom and Daisy Buchanan are a true symbol of how the morals of their society are revealed through their actions. Ultimately Nick Carraway, the narrator, is truly innocent in a society gone mad. These three points will be developed below. First, Jay Gatsby, formerly known as Jay Gatz, is a figure in the corruption of the American dream. He is an illegal smuggler, an acquaintance of gamblers and scammers. His activities are constantly denounced by Tom Buchanan throughout the novel. His criminal activities reveal the morality of the society of yesteryear. His lavish and extravagant parties are another symbol of his society's morality. In the early evening, people are happy, dancing the night away and generally having a good time. But the party facade quickly disappears and the true nature of these events is revealed. People get drunk, splash each other in the pool to sober up, spouses fight and bicker over unrelated issues. And when it's all over, the floor is covered with orange slices, spilled cocktails and other party nostalgia. This is all just a trap, so Gatsby can put Daisy in the middle of paper......saddened by the coldness of people who begrudgingly don't care about funerals. Of all the people who attend the celebrations, four join the funeral. Thus, the choices and consequences of Nick's experience clearly define the morality of both societies. To summarize, the morality of a society is revealed by the actions of its inhabitants. First of all, Jay Gatsby is involved in many criminal activities and is the corrupt father figure of the American dream. Second, Tom and Daisy Buchanan are a true symbol of how the morals of East Egg society are revealed by their actions. Finally, Nick Carraway is truly an innocent among a myriad of scheming and deceptive scammers. Therefore, their unjustified beliefs truly define the morality of a society which is clearly revealed through the choices and consequences of its characters from within..