Speech
What important things does the character say that helps us understand what they are like?
Nick Carraway
- "I'm inclined to reserve all judgments, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me and also made me the victim of not a few veteran bores." This shows that Nick is open-minded and nonjudgmental, willing to give everyone a chance.
- "I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known." Nick values honesty and integrity, and sees himself as a moral person.
- "I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life." Nick is a complex character who is both fascinated and disenchanted by the world around him.
- "They're a rotten crowd... You're worth the whole damn bunch put together." Nick's moral compass is clear in this statement, as he sees through the superficiality of the people around him and recognizes the value of those who are genuine and true.
- "You can't repeat the past." Nick is reflective and insightful, recognizing the dangers of trying to recreate or hold onto the past. This statement hints at his wisdom and understanding of human nature.