The Theme of Carelessness in The Great Gatsby

The Theme of Carelessness in The Great Gatsby         The idea of carelessness plays an important role in The Great Gatsby. Daisy, Tom, Jordan, Gatsby and Nick were all careless at some points throughout the book. Daisy and Tom were careless about their relationship, their money, and many of their daily activities. Gatsby was also unconcerned with his money. Jordan was blas about the way she treated other people.         ÒThey were careless people, Tom and Daisy …

…of carelessness in The Great Gatsby was very definite. Each person displayed characteristics that were either careless or mindful. The carelessness of the characters generally affected them in a negative way. They were careless about their relationship, their money, and many of the activities they did every day. These personality traits were almost impossible to change. The careless actions of many of the characters in The Great Gatsby affected their lives and those around them.