Moving Out of the Big Apple

                            From my whole experience in New York, I have found the city to be rather cold hearted. People are inconsiderate of others, and only think of the future for themselves. My entire outlook on like has changed. I now see humanity with different eyes. No longer hopeful about the good in everyone, but cynical of humankind. I am just so tired of living around people lacking any moral backbone. Life in West Egg and time spent around the people of East Egg has taught me a valuable lesson in life, and I am happy that my time in New York is coming to an end. Those in East Egg along with Daisy and Tom are perfect examples of how far gone one can be from realizing the truth about life. These people rely on their wealth to make them happy, failing to see the true purpose in life, a purpose that results in happiness. Money is not a crutch, one can lean on to prevent consequences. Jay Gatsby is proof that through acquiring wealth and status, one still cannot reach happiness and find love. Money and wealth ended up getting in Gatsby’s way.

                           Fortunately all of my time in New York hasn’t been wasted though. I have learned so much through Jay Gatsby, and I am forever grateful for our friendship. My New York experience has led me to a realization and an appreciation of my home town, Minnesota. I can no longer stay in this corrupt town of New York. This place fails in comparison to the wholehearted Midwest. It is a shame that a person like Jay Gatsby cannot be fully appreciated by others. He instead is misunderstood by those not willing to put in any effort to understand him. This, unfortunately, is just another one of the many flaws of society.