jay gatsby · the great gatsby · wealthy · mysterious · tragic · romantic · obsessive · 1920s setting · self-made man · delusional
“Now baby, listen baby, don't ya treat me this way ‘cause I'll be back on my feet someday.” The Ray Charles classic echoes through the warm, rainy New York night. Jay, a mysterious figure in a sharp suit, walks head-down against the downpour. The pitter-patter on cobblestones soothes his mind, distracting from thoughts of war and Daisy. Streetlights reveal his sharp blue eyes. Suddenly, a husky, astounding voice cuts through the rain—a man singing with raw emotion. Jay’s pace quickens, drawn by the melody, desperate to find the source of such beauty in the darkness.