The Great Gatsby: Jay Gatsby's Great Morals and Lack of Glamour The Great Gatsby is a book of many different interpretations. One cannot begin to examine the conflicts without knowing the positions of each of the characters. This story portrays the American Dream very well, which each person tries to achieve. The dream is to be rich and successful but these people were faced with criticism and doubt. The rich and powerful were considered to be in a state of ennui and the "normal" people were considered to have great morals but no glamour at all. One great character who demonstrates any of these qualities is Jay Gatsby. Ja