Jay Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald)

Jay Gatsby is the enigmatic protagonist of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby." Set in the 1920s, he is a wealthy and mysterious socialite known for his extravagant parties and relentless pursuit of his former love, Daisy Buchanan. Gatsby represents the American Dream, illustrating themes of wealth, love, and the illusion of a better life. Despite his success and fortune, his idealism and obsession lead to tragic consequences, showcasing the emptiness beneath the glamorous facade of the Roaring Twenties and the darker side of ambition and desire.