Commentary on One Character in the Great Gatsby – Nick Carraway

snick Carraway contributes to the long Gatsby as the unbiased narrator. The tragic love tosh of 1922 is accounted through cut offs eyes, with ding serving as an observer of the relationship between the characters, in particular Gatsby and Daisys, the main lovers of the story. Nicks retrospective view of the story emphasizes his dynamic character as his thoughts and perceptions of the characters display his loyalty towards Gatsby, and justice and honesty towards the judgement of events, though it is seen by the end of the story that his moral values scram been debased by the sh eachow and corrupted lifestyle of the East.The slap-up Gatsby is told entirely through Nicks perspective this can be said that he is observing the events of the story instead of being involved in it directly. Nick can be seen as a trustworthy narrator, as he knowledgeable from his father that he should be inclined to reserve all judgements. Furthermore, Nick takes pride in his honesty, I am one of the f ew honest spate I have ever known. This suggests that Nick gives an unbiased account of the events and a fair judgement on all the characters in the story.However, this is changed by the end of the refreshing as Nick judges both Tom and Daisy he objects to shaking hands with Tom during their brief encounter in New York, and describes the Buchanans as regardless peoplesmashes up things and creatureslet other people clean up the mess they had made. This sheds light on Nicks harsher perceptions of the Buchanans after Gatsbys death, in contrast to his inclinations to reserve all judgement in the beginning, accentuating his change of character and morality in effect of living in the East with the fuddled but shallow.In addition, Nicks account of the story creates a stark contrast between the lifestyle in the East and the West. The West is associated with traditional, nonprogressive values, in paradox to the urbanized, controversial and racy lifestyle in the East. As Nick attends a p arty in New York in Toms mistress apartment, he is simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life. This mirrors Nick engrossed with the glamour of the East yet repelled by it at the same time. Nick is also seen as the dependable companion of Gatsby.In the beginning, Nick befriends Gatsby whilst attending his party, and was already treated exceptionally well by Gatsby with Nick at his (Gatsby) urgent invitation, making frequent use of the beach. This is revealed in Chapter 4 that Gatsby was using Nick to facilitate the rekindling romance between him and Daisy, Nicks cousin. disdain this, Nick is a trustworthy friend of Gatsby he serves as Gatsbys intimate through him and Daisys affair, for example expressing his feelings to Nick to the highest degree feeling out-of-the-way(prenominal) away from her after he found Daisy seemingly repelled by one of his lavish parties.Though Gatsby is emotionally close with Nick, his business connections remain mysteri ous and unsolved. Nicks relationship with Gatsby is enhanced by his death he is the only one concerned and finds himself on Gatsbys side, and alone when he found that all Gatsbys closest associates, including Daisy, had deserted him. Just trust me and Ill get somebody for you- emphasizes Nicks persisting strong bond with Gatsby.Nick also shows his admirable loyalty towards Gatsby by trying to reach his close partner, Wolfshielm, and many other guests in his parties to attend his funeral, however it wasnt in any use. cipher came show his efforts in vain and him helpless. Nevertheless Nick and Gatsby shared a compatible friendship with Nick as a supportive companion. Nick contributes to the Great Gatsby as the moral compass. He showed his attentive attitude through making an attempt to find his host whilst attending Gatsbys party whereas the others merely gossiped about Gatsby, I think he killed a man.Furthermore, Nick refuses Gatsbys offer of a dubious scheme that could earn him a n ice micro chip of money, displaying his honest moral values in contrast to Gatsbys shady business associations. However, Nicks amorality heightens throughout the novel as he pursues a relationship with a woman who he states to be incurably dishonest, and enjoys her company as she is beautiful and is a golf celebrity, therefore is uncoerced to make an excuse that dishonesty in a woman is a thing you never blame deeply.Additionally, Nick praises Catherine for lying to a judge, she showed a surprising amount of character about it, showing Nicks morality contaminated by the dishonest, shallow values of the East. In conclusion, Nick Carraway contributes to the Great Gatsby as the narrator of the events, where he shows an impartial view of the characters. Furthermore, he is a reliable friend to Gatsby and the only concerning friend when Gatsby dies, suggesting his loyalty to him.Nick also possesses honourable moral principles, having come from the west, and was taught to reserve all ju dgements however this is significantly changed by the end of the story as Nick becomes judgemental towards Tom and Daisy and shows praise for Catherine for lying to a judge about Myrtle and Toms affair. Nonetheless, Nick serves the role as the relatively unbiased judge of the story and a trustworthy confidant and companion of Gatsby.