The Great Gatsby: Illusions

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in this book, partly through the actions of Tom who feels
that he must discredit his name. Tom, however discredits name to draw
Daisy away from him when he finds that Gatsby has become interested in
Daisy. When Tom confronts Gatsby, and begins to crumble his illusion,
Gatsby is as cool and confident as he always is.
Tom's voice, incredulous and insulting: I told you I went there
[Oxford]," said Gatsby.

"I heard you, but I would like to know when."
"It was in nineteen-nineteen. I only stayed for five months."
Tom glanced around to see if we mirrored his unbelief. (136)

This passage shows that even Gatsby has bought into the illusion that he
has created for himself. It is as if he has thought out the answer for
every question about his past, so that he can come off as being
distinguished and honest.
It would be hard to read The Great Gatsby without analyzing if the
narrator, Nick Carroway falls into the illusion of Gatsby. With little
hesitation I would ...

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