One of the very important values for this book was honesty. It sent of a message that there just wasn't enough honesty in the world, and that there are consequences to being dishonest. Nick says, "I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known." (64) It shows that there is a belief that there is not enough honesty in the world. When Gatsby hides the fact Daisy was driving the car, he is protecting her with his life, though he doesn't know that. If Tom has known the truth, would he have sent Wilson to Gatsby? Tom and Daisy, also, are very careless people, who ignore facts and problems and sweep things under rugs to avoid dealing with it. This causes a lot of problems, and if they were more responsible, these things could be dealt with.
            
             This book also addresses concerns about the lethargy of people everywhere. They are to concerned with themselves, their own everyday happiness, that they are to busy to help someone else. They don't reach out, or concern themselves with others affairs. Nick, Daisy, and Jordan, had lives very separate from ordinary affairs, and any problems were left for someone else to deal with. The hundreds who came to his parties came for a feel-good few hours, and left without a concern for Gatsby. When the owl-eyed man says, "Why, my God! they used to go there by the hundreds." It underscores how unconcerned they were with his affairs. Even those who came regularly came just to have a good time, and when it came time to support Gatsby, and take a little time out for some sad times, they were suddenly busy.
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