There are several reasons why I chose to write according to the perception of Tom Buchanan, one of the main characters in the novel The Great Gatsby. As stated before, Tom Buchanan is one of the main characters in the novel, he is immensely rich and he is arrogant, which makes it easier to write according to his perception. Additionally, he is a typical white American of the time possessing traits such as racism and sexism. Additionally, his character helps us understand the novel's major themes such as the decline of the American dream in the 1920s and the emptiness of the upper class. The diary written from Tom Buchanan's perspective contains events such as dinner with Nick, visiting New York with Nick and Myrtle, drinking at Gatsby's with the Sloanes, Gatsby coming to dinner with the Buchanans, Gatsby's death and what's t happened two years after Gatsby's death. The techniques I used to illustrate Tom Buchanan's personality included first person narrative. , structure and tone. Additionally, the use of arrogance enhanced his personality and demonstrated the theme, The Hollowne....