Nick Carraway
The narrator of the story, an observant Midwesterner who moves to West Egg and becomes entangled in the lives of Gatsby and the Buchanans.
Core Belief
"Nick believes in honesty, integrity, and the importance of judging people fairly. He values hard work and genuine connection over superficial wealth and social status."
Worldview
Nick sees the world as a place of both beauty and corruption, where dreams can be both inspiring and destructive. He is critical of the superficiality and moral decay of the wealthy class and seeks to find meaning and purpose beyond material possessions.
Personality
Nick is initially presented as open-minded and tolerant, but he becomes increasingly disillusioned by the moral corruption and superficiality of the wealthy elite. He is both drawn to and repelled by Gatsby's charisma and ultimately serves as a moral compass in the story.
In Their Own Words
"Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had."
"Only Gatsby, the man who gives his name to this book, was exempt from my reaction—Gatsby, who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn."
"I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known."
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Other Characters from The Great Gatsby
Jay Gatsby
A wealthy man obsessed with recreating the past and winning back his lost love.
Daisy Buchanan
A beautiful and wealthy woman, torn between her love for Gatsby and her comfortable life with her husband.
Tom Buchanan
Daisy's wealthy and arrogant husband, a symbol of old money and entrenched privilege.
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