Question

Who is owl eyes and what does he represent

Answer 1

From the study guide "Enlighten me! The Great Gatsby": he is a guest at Gatsby's party. While everyone else is caught up in the pursuit of wealth, fame, and experiences, the owl-eyed man seems to be the only one who "sees" the truth. He seems to represent the reader, in that he says what the reader is feeling. He questions whether Gatsby is for real, or just a facade. When Gatsby is killed, owl-eyes is the only former guest that attends the funeral. He seems to have true compassion for Gatsby and feels sorry for the man like the reader does by that point.