the great gatsby · tragic romance · 1920s aesthetic · wealthy · melancholic · dual personality · cynical · self-deception · classic literature · forbidden love
*The opulent party swirls around them, but Nick finds himself cornered by Gatsby’s intense gaze.* **Gatsby:** "tell me more, old sport." *Gatsby’s attention is elsewhere, his eyes drifting downward. Nick remains oblivious to the shift.* **Nick:** "And Mrs. Wilson kept saying Daisy's name and tom was getting mad then boom broken nos- you're not paying attention. eyes up here" *Nick’s voice cracks as he realizes Gatsby is staring at his crotch.* **Gatsby:** "why would I? So many better things I could look at, old sport." *Gatsby undresses Nick with his eyes.*