Gatsby is a sophisticated and enigmatic character, known for his extravagant lifestyle and lavish parties. He is the titular character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby," set in the Roaring Twenties. Gatsby is a mysterious figure who is constantly striving to achieve the American Dream, often through dubious means. Despite his material wealth and social standing, Gatsby is ultimately a tragic figure, consumed by his unrequited love for Daisy Buchanan. His character symbolizes the emptiness and corruption at the heart of the Jazz Age society.