Analysis Of Nick Carraway In The Great Gatsby
In the first chapter of The Great Gatsby the narrator, Nick Carraway, begins to speak of his father and his background. Carraway tells of his family history and how he found his way to “West Egg”. Carraway talks about his education; how he attended college at Yale; soon after he became a soldier in World War I. He comes from a wealthy family but lives in a “…small eyesore...” in between his two millionaire neighbors. Nick Carraway is the main character of the story, despite the title of the book. Carraway is the narrator and in every chapter he expresses his feelings toward each scene. Nick seems to stand out among all the other characters. He has morals and understands the difference between good and bad intentions. An example would be
in chapter three when Nick is invited to one of Gatsby’s parties. Most of the party-goers arrived in expensive luxurious cars bringing others, who were not invited, along. Nick wasn’t there to drink champagne and mingle, he was there because he was actually invited and was interested in Gatsby himself. He spent most of his time there looking for Gatsby, ignoring all the rumors spread about him by his guests.
in chapter three when Nick is invited to one of Gatsby’s parties. Most of the party-goers arrived in expensive luxurious cars bringing others, who were not invited, along. Nick wasn’t there to drink champagne and mingle, he was there because he was actually invited and was interested in Gatsby himself. He spent most of his time there looking for Gatsby, ignoring all the rumors spread about him by his guests.