Carraway's Narration In The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald

Hook) "I felt a sinking in my heart... Imagining that I, too, was hurrying towards gayety and sharing their intimate excitement, I wished them well" (Fitzgerald 57). It 's descriptive moments like these that prove the impact of Nick Carraway 's narration and its importance to the The Great Gatsby in more ways than one. (Background) The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, features the wealthy lifestyle of Long Island individuals during the 1920 's. Throughout the novel, inevitable deception is brought upon the characters due to chased dreams, lost love, and the standards of their society. However, the entire novel is told through the perspective of an outsider to the East and West Egg of Long Island, Nick Carraway, a man who 's motives and background are different than those around him. Certain aspects about Nick, such as his personality traits and social status, affect how he narrates and presents the plot to the reader. Nick 's voice as a narrator mirrors his characteristics and his constant involvement, which impacts the plot as well. (Thesis Statement) Nick Carraway 's narration throughout The Great Gatsby is significant to the structured plot of the novel because of his open-minded and …show more content…
Nick 's open-minded and practical nature determine the involvement and detail provided of the plot; Nick 's connections to the East and West Egg give the narration a broader perspective, which effects the plots depth; and Nick 's unreliable point of view limits the plot to the extent of Nick 's words and descriptions. Fitzgerald choosing a supporting character to narrate the entire novel affects the plot of the novel in terms of detail, perspective, and depth, while also presenting a unique approach towards sharing a meaningful story with his