Themes provide a purpose for literature and advance a main idea or point that is shown through the writing. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald has many themes. The book was written in the mid-1920s and is set in 1922. Nick Carraway recounts his time spent in New York City as a stockbroker and living next door to the mysterious Jay Gatsby. He meets his cousin Daisy, her husband Tom and golfer Jordan Baker. Nick becomes involved in numerous activities with wealthy people. While Nick is hanging out with wealthy people, he observes a sense of recklessness. The theme of wealth leading to carelessness is evoked by a series of incidents in the novel. In The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the theme of wealth leading to carelessness is shown through a series of encounters witnessed by Nick Carraway as he observes the Buchanans, Jay Gatsby, and other wealthy individuals. Nick attends one of Gatsby's parties and observes a sense of inattention in the crowd. One girl, named Lucille, told Nick and Jordan, “”I never care what I do, so I always have fun.”” at the party (Fitzgerald 43). Lucille's sense of negligence is caused by the wealth circulating in the environment. Since she knows that someone will take care of her with her wealth, she does not have to worry about her actions. Wealth leads people to think that they have no responsibilities and that money can buy anything. At another party, Jordan Baker displays a sense of irresponsibility. Jordan says drivers will “stay out of my [his] way” while driving (Fitzgerald 58). Jordan's lavish lifestyle leads her to be reckless. He doesn't care about the consequences of his actions. Jordan knows that her fame and wealth can get her out of any situation, so... middle of paper... she overcomes obstacles. Gatsby's wealth was also acquired illegally, which indicates that he does not care how he receives his money. He doesn't care how he gets Daisy as long as he has her. His aspirations for Daisy's love and wealth overshadow his responsibilities. Obtaining wealth triggers carelessness among people. The rich characters in The Great Gatsby take advantage of their wealth and buy their way out of their troubles. Responsibility is not present due to their wealth. This problem is still present in some people today. Rich people hide in money and do not take responsibility for their actions. Wealthy people sometimes neglect others. Their only concern is themselves. Lavish lifestyles may seem extravagant but can produce irresponsibility. Works Cited Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. New York City: Scribner, 1925. Print.