Question

Describe Nick. What facts do you know about him, and what do you infer about him? What kind of a narrator do you think he will be? (From The Great Gatsby book)

Answer 1

Answer: However, as Nick continues to narrate the story, we see that he does make judgments. In the first chapter, he describes Tom as having "arrogant eyes" and a "supercilious manner." While Nick's observations may be correct, Fitzgerald establishes Nick as an unreliable narrator, as he has already proved himself false.

As Nick leaves Daisy and Tom's house, he remarks "I was confused and a little disgusted as I drove away." This is another example of his judgment but also is a clue to Nick's feelings as we keep reading. We can infer that he is not like his cousin and does not agree with the Buchanans' attitudes and lifestyle.

Nick tells us he is from a prominent and well-off family, but we see that he rents a smaller and not-so-extravagant house. Nick thinks of himself as an intellectual and has a hopeful attitude.

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