The Fortunate and Less Fortunate

The beginning of the book, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, starts out with an inspirational quote. “In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since.Whenever you feel like criticizing any one, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.” This was said by the main character, Nick Carraway. His father most likely said this to him because he was better off than some people, in the means of money or character. 

This can be seen in anyone's life. There will always be someone richer and better off than you, or poorer and in need of help. This is even true in my life. Where I live most people are wealthy and much better off than me. They have greater means to go to college someday, better clothes, and much nicer residencies. They were just fortunate to be born into a family with the means to have this kind of life.

There are also those that aren't so fortunate. There are plenty examples of these people in our own country. "About 15% of our country lives in poverty."  That's 46.5 million people. These are people that struggle to find the next meal, have a place to live, or send their children to college someday. These are the people Nick Carraway's father would tell me to not criticize because they don't have the advantages I do.