Tom and Gatsby, the perfect complement to each other?It is commonly believed that all those who are rich adhere to a similar set of values, characteristics and have similar lifestyles. Fitzgerald provides the reader with a clear view through the eyes of Nick Caraway of the differences and similarities that could be found among wealthy people in the Roaring Twenties. Two very important characters to the story are Jay Gatsby and Tom Buchanan. Fitzgerald created two deliberately different characters - one who is easily despised, the other who, while not perfect, is likable - and united them in their love of money, the power that comes with it, and their pursuit of the ultimate prize: Daisy. In this essay, we will compare Tom and Gatsby in several areas, including personality, loyalty, and lifestyle, so that we can come to the conclusion whether or not they are the perfect complement to each other. Tom and Gatsby have little similarities and their differences are obvious. The source of Tom and Gatsby's wealth plays an important role in their personalities. Tom is from the East Egg while Gatsby is from the West Egg. That said, Tom's wealth is inherited while Gatsby's is self-made. Tom, being born in a golden cradle, is naturally arrogant. Probably the greatest example of his arrogance is his racism. Tom believes that "[we whites] are the dominant race" (Fitzgerald 18). Believing that you have supremacy over someone because of the color of your skin is a clear sign of arrogance. Arrogance is an unfortunate quality that is often associated with powerful and wealthy people, and Tom Buchanan is no exception. Whenever the opportunity presents itself, Tom uses it to prove how much better he is than everyone else. This could not be more evident when Tom... in the center of the paper... before the man's eyes." (Fitzgerald 74). The officer let him go immediately. This shows that Gatsby has very deep corrupt ties. Giving one look at the personalities, loyalties and lifestyles of Tom and Gatsby, it is clear that their similarities were very small and their differences were evident and many. The rich of the Roaring Twenties turned out not to be all the same, in fact very different . Tom and Gatsby turned out to be a complete contradiction of each other. It is evident that one cannot be judged by stereotypes relating to one's class as each is very different from each other. although Tom and Gatsby were different, their focus was Daisy, however Gatsby died for Daisy while Tom simply took her as a trophy It is sad to see someone as disloyal as Tom take Daisy in the end, but this just goes to show how life is never in favor of the good boy..