Understanding the psychology of characters in The Great Gatsby

Many of the characters in The Great Gatsby are intriguing but morally bankrupt, making it difficult, if not impossible, to sympathize with them. However, it is quite easy to relate to their genuine difficulties.

The desire for wealth, extramarital affairs, greed, and a lack of empathy for one another bind the characters together.

Every character has a fear of intimate connections and they go through a great deal to avoid being in a meaningful relationship.…