Conflict In The Great Gatsby

The main
conflict in a story, novel, play or motion picture is usually based on the 's motivation. The
protagonist is not always the hero, but in the case of it iswho is the
protagonist. His motivation--what he wants--is obviously. The conflict--why can't he get
her?--arises because of several obstacles. For one thing, she is already married. Not only that
but she has a little daughter. Gatsby has tried very hard to make a lot of money and to become a
facsimile of an upper-class gentleman, but his criminal career and his crooked associates work
against him....