The Role Of The Antagonist In The Great Gatsby

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What makes the protagonist and antagonist good or bad? What character traits and elements are used to create the story? I will compare and contrast the protagonist and antagonist using character traits and elements of the story. Read along, and you will see the details of the protagonist and antagonist.
Jay Gatsby as the protagonists, Jay Gatsby's story follows a classic tragedy plot. When we first meet Jay Gatsby, we know only that he is a fabulously wealthy man who throws enormous parties. But who is he? What does he do for a living? Has he killed a man just to watch him die?
Despite these unknowns, Gatsby ends up filling the protagonist role for us. He's the one who has a goal and a dream, and we end up sympathizing with him--thanks