Examples Of Nick's Opinion Of Gatsby

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The novel shows incidents and comments that nick shows high opinion of Gatsby, incidents and comment showing nick's opinions towards Gatsby are the party Gatsby throws, when both were in the car when the police stopped them and just left, and then finally about all the books and shits he had when Gatsby was throwing them at daisy.

An incident in where Nick had a option towards Gatsby was the parties he threw. Nick saw Gatsby mansion and every one having a great time. Gatsby had a orchestra, a pool, free drink, etc. You could tell Nick was impressed due to all of these things by the look of his face. Nick went around looking for Gatsby, thinking Gatsby was going to be an older man. When Nick saw Gatsby in person Nick didn't expect

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