Saturday, April 6, 2013

in "The Great Gatsby" how did the character Nick change as a result of his experiences in the novel?quotes would be nice

Nick Carraway is one of the enigmas of the novel,
The Great Gatsby. He is the narrator of the story, but reveals
little about himself. At the beginning, he is honest. He grew up in Chicago, graduated
from Yale, enjoys literature, and works in the bond business in New York. Nick is not
rich; however, he has connections to the wealthy and socially elite, like Daisy and
Tom.


By the end of the novel, he has been tarnished by
Gatsby's world and has paid a dear price for it. He has sacrificed his honesty and high
standards by hobnobbing with Gatsy, Daisy, and Tom. After his fling with Jordan, she
accuses him of losing his honesty.


Nick is worried about
being alone, and at the end of the novel, that is exactly what he is--alone. One of his
worst fears has been realized. Nick vows West Egg and New York are no place for him, and
he vows to leave.

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