Jay Gatsby (The Great Gatsby)

Jay Gatsby is the mysterious and wealthy protagonist of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby." Set in the 1920s, he is known for his lavish parties and his obsessive love for Daisy Buchanan, a woman from his past. Gatsby is a self-made man, having risen from humble beginnings to immense wealth, but he is ultimately a tragic figure. His pursuit of the American Dream and desire for love lead him to tragic consequences, highlighting themes of idealism, social class, and the disillusionment of the Roaring Twenties. Gatsby symbolizes the complexity of aspiration and fulfillment.