The Men of Gatsby

Tom Buchanan is wealthy, but not by choice. He has inherited money that has been in the family for many years. He is involved in an affair with Myrtle Wilson, yet he still loves Daisy, and will always love her. It seems the money corrupts them, making them greedy, wanting more, not only in cash, but also in women and possessions. Greed causes them to act irrationally, which proves why Nick is so kind and has such a pure heart.
Nick Carraway is meek and innocent, wanting nothing to do with scandal and doesn't give a care about money. He is interested in Jordan but he does not go to the ends of the earth to win her heart.

Jay Gatsby is the exact opposite of Nick. He is a criminal, selling illegal alcohol, doing whatever it takes to become rich and famous for the woman he loves. He pursues a scandalous affair with Daisy, extremely public and wanting to tell the whole world.