The Great Gatsby is highly regarded as the Great American novel by many critics, but why is that? What is it about Fitzgerald’s novel that makes it famous? Some believe the charm to be from the lavish, beautiful language Fitzgerald uses. Others think the subtle symbolism is what really makes this book great. However; in this essay, the main focus will be on the characters that made this book unforgettable.
Nick Carraway, self proclaimed best friend of Gatsby, and “one of the few honest people that [he had] ever known.” is our narrator. He’s subjectively the only sane man out of the cast of snobs, abusers, and Gatsby. At the start of the novel, he’s a somewhat easygoing, optimistic individual, albeit a bit stoic. In the end, he becomes
Nick Carraway, self proclaimed best friend of Gatsby, and “one of the few honest people that [he had] ever known.” is our narrator. He’s subjectively the only sane man out of the cast of snobs, abusers, and Gatsby. At the start of the novel, he’s a somewhat easygoing, optimistic individual, albeit a bit stoic. In the end, he becomes