One poor white who operated a mill on the Decatur road did try to fight Scarlett with her own weapons, saying openly that she was a liar and a swindler.
Gatsby is a romantic idealist, ennobled by his love for Daisy Buchanan; or, according to Daisy's husband, Tom, he is a pink-suited vulgarian and " common swindler" .
What a relief to hear all this after I had tormented myself for three days and nights wondering whether I should hand over five thousand dollars to this professional swindler!