Tragic Consequences of Carelessness

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…concealing their relationship, and Daisy and Gatsby are careless when they reveal theirs to Tom. Even Nick and Jordan are selfishly careless to some extent and unable or unwilling to stay connected. The decadent nature of the times and the excessive lifestyle contribute to the narcissistic atmosphere that is prevalent throughout the novel. Everyone lives in their own self-absorbed world, and the careless nature of their interaction brings this story to its inevitably tragic conclusion.