Identity is how the character sees himself throughout the book and how others see him. Identity is tied to Appearance and Society Class. An example of identity is: a character considering themselves the "wild" one, just like Ponyboy considers himself a "Greaser". ... Sunsets are a part of Ponyboy's identity.
Gatsby should have tried to keep his emotions in check instead of trying to prove that daisy never felt anything for tom because it ends up backfiring.