On its simplest level, The Great Gatsby is Nick Carraway's narration and recollection of events stemming from his meeting and subsequent interaction with Jay Gatsby during the summer of 1922 in Long Island, New York. Nick Carraway, too, was seeking his piece of the American Dream by moving to New York from the Midwest to take job as a bond salesman " I decided to go east and learn the bond business. ... Nick's next door neighbor is Jay Gatsby. ... Upon meeting Daisy and Jordan, Nick Carraway noticed the "two young women ballooned slowly to the floor" (p. 12). ... In retort, Dai...

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• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

Nick Carraway the narrator of The Great Gatsby has qualities, which are the complete opposite of those of Tom Buchanan, his cousin-in-law. ... One of Nick's Characteristics that is incompatible with Toms is that Nick is cautious when speaking. ... Nick is honest in his relationships. ... Nick and two others were the only one's to attend the service. ... Both Nick and Tom have characteristics that are quite the opposite. ...

• Word Count: 6164
• Approx Pages: 25
• Grade Level: High School