Characters immersed in dystopian societies often have similarities and differences in the qualities that shape their world. The protagonists of The Hunger Games and The Great Gatsby are similar in some aspects but surprisingly different in others. The protagonists (Jay and Katniss) of both novels would do anything to protect the people they love, including sacrificing their own well-being. Katniss has always protected and cared for her younger sister Prim. Their father died in a mining accident and their mother was left incapacitated after the accident, leaving Katniss in charge of Prim. When Prim is called as tribute, Katniss panics and knows she must save her little sister. "First! The strangled cry escapes my throat, and my muscles begin to move again... with a swing of my arm, I push her behind me. “I volunteer,” I gasp. “I volunteer as tribute!” (Collins, 22). Obviously this decision leads to Katniss surviving the Hunger Games. Like Katniss, Jay is willing to sacrifice everything for Daisy, the love of his life. Daisy, while driving Gatsby's car, hits a woman (her husband's lover) and kills her, then flees the scene. Gatsby, unwilling to let Daisy take responsibility, takes the blame. “Was Daisy driving?”… “Yes, he said after a moment, “but of course I'll say I was…” (Fitzgerald, 137). This incident leads to the unraveling of Gatsby's entire world. He refuses to leave town. “He couldn't leave Daisy until he knew what she was going to do.” (Fitzgerald, 141). After this decision, Gatsby's world begins to collapse and this leads to his death. As there are similarities in the characters, there are also clear differences between the protagonists. Peeta and Katniss are unwilling to bend…halfway through the paper…first glimpse of Gatsby himself: the famous image in which he stands alone in the darkness, leaning longingly toward a green light he associates with Daisy.” (Sutton, 103). Gatsby hopes that his dreams of their future together will come true. Jay's dreams end in tragedy and Daisy ultimately chooses her life of wealth and comfort over telling the truth and supporting Jay. There are similarities and differences in both novels. A central theme of both novels is the willingness of both protagonists (Jay and Katniss) to sacrifice their well-being for those they love. However, their value systems are quite different. Katniss and Peeta from The Hunger Games are both willing to fight the Capital and it's propaganda to make a statement. Yet, Jay and Daisy from the novel The Great Gatsby have changed to adapt to a world that isn't always right for them.