Who Nick Carraway is
Nick Carraway comes from a comfortable family in Minnesota and serves in the First World War. After returning home, he finds the Midwest too small and moves east to learn the bond business. His rented cottage in West Egg places him beside Gatsby's mansion and across the bay from Daisy.
Nick takes part in the events he describes, but he also watches how other people behave. His attention to uneasy silences and small cruelties reveals what wealth and charm can hide.
Nick Carraway and the others in the story
Daisy Buchanan is Nick's cousin, and visiting her brings him into the wealthy household she shares with Tom. Through Daisy he also meets Jordan Baker, a professional golfer with whom he becomes close.
Gatsby asks Nick to arrange a private meeting with Daisy, making his neighbor part of a carefully guarded hope. Nick agrees, although the secrecy troubles him and he begins to feel responsible for what might follow.
How Nick Carraway changes
As Nick learns more about Gatsby, the mysterious party host becomes someone he likes and wants to believe. He admires Gatsby while disapproving of much that Gatsby has done. That mixture of affection and judgment shapes his account and gives readers reasons to question his perspective.
Questions
Who is Nick Carraway?
Nick Carraway is Gatsby's neighbor and the storyteller of The Great Gatsby. He comes from the Midwest and works in bonds.
How is Nick Carraway related to Daisy?
Nick is Daisy Buchanan's cousin. He helps arrange her meeting with Gatsby at his cottage.
Does Nick Carraway judge people?
Yes, Nick judges people even though he says he tries to reserve judgment. His account combines sympathy for his friends with awareness of their faults.
