Cars and Their Drivers

Through out the Great Gatsby, F Scott pays special attention to the automobiles driven by the characters. When one reads the novel the parallels between what vehicle a character owns and their personalities become inherently clear. There is Gastby with his over the top Rolls Royce, used to haul his guests to his over the top parties; it has class but lacks modesty and makes no excuse for doing so. Then there is daisy's old car from when she was growing up: a white roadster. Daisy's car is light and care free, something perfect for taking her impulsive self where her heart wants to go, and never being tied down by practicality. The last great example of a car which represents its owner is Wilson's ford. Wrecked and now sitting under a tarp it was never especially classy and now has been exiled to "crouch in a dim corner" for the rest of its existence. He believes it only needs a little more work and then it will be back to its original glory, but we all know that is not the case.