Question

Nick says Gatsby wasn’t a bad person, but “it’s what preyed on Gatsby” that was to blame for the tragedy. What does he mean by this?

Answer 1

Answer:

Nick says that Gatsby wasn't a bad person, but “it's what preyed on Gatsby” that was to blame for the tragedy...

I think that Nick is indicting that Gatsby wasn't a bad person but he was preyed on by his love for Daisy which dominated his actions.

In addition to that Gatsby's wealth also preyed on him.

Answer 2

The meaning that Nick implies when he states that "Gatsby...bad person" would be:

• This statement connotes that Gatsby had not originally been a bad individual but it was the love he had for Daisy that made him prey.
• This was the prime reason that led to his ultimate tragedy. The other cause for his situation was the fortune and the riches he possessed.
• The people didn't come to him for his qualities but his wealth and this brought his eventual end as his actions had been severely dominated by it.

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