House of Cards

Just like many of the people in the novel, Jay Gatsby fails to see how delicate his luxurious life is

It seems evident that Gatsby understands the position he's in: a life of lies and impurities. Perhaps a better criticism would be to say his life goal is shrewd. The Great Gatsby had failed to move on with his life and had locked himself up in the mirage of his past. He fails to get pass the fact that Daisy has a life of her own and is managing fine without her long lost love.
Jay Gatsby believed that the key to his perfect life with Daisy was wealth and riches. He obtained all of this wealth to capture the heart of his beloved and to his amazement it worked! Daisy still had the mutual feelings they shared from the past.
With the riches Gatsby has granted himself, he had a chance to lead a splendid life, but his ignorance to understanding his beloved Daisy ruined him. His madness prevented him from understanding that he was no longer in the past; it was impossible for him to return.
His whole being was much like his grand mansion; both were out of place. An extravagant piece of architecture located on the less lavish, West Egg and a strong-willed man trapped in his past stood out so much it was impossible not to be aware of its presence. To the society Gatsby may seem Great, but among analyzing his character and actions, it's impossible not to notice his shrewd motive to steal someone's spouse. Going so far for a woman who has moved on only emphasizes how Gatsby has gone crazy. Although is may seem that Gatsby was "successful," his failure to organize his thoughts and lifestyle created his tragic flaw. His life was made of stacks of cards ready to fall any moment. With a single gust of wind, everything he had would have fallen, vanished.
I can only wonder if Mr. Gatsby's wealth will truly get him the happiness he so dearly longs for.