The Great Gatsby Pgs. 13-24

I read a bit more of The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Not a lot has happened, but we learn that Tom Buchanan, Nick's cousin's husband, has a mistress. I find myself disliking Tom Buchanan greatly. He is a egotistical man, who seems to have everything in the world. He is incredibly rich, with large wealth. Also, he is a massive racist. He believes that his lineage is the best, and that it is imperative that the superior race holds all positions of importance. He says "It's up to us, who are the dominant race, to watch out or these other races will have control of things" (Fitzgerald, 13). This gives me an insight into racism at the time. It is obvious that there are racists and bigots at this time, who are against other races. While Mirth didn't have anything to do with racism, it seems it may become a theme throughout the story. From Tom Buchanan, I have become aware that there have been those who are angry towards anyone different from themselves, for no reason, but their own insecurities. I am still wondering how Gatsby will factor into the story, for as we know, the story is named after him.