An Analysis of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Everyone suspects himself at least one of the cardinal virtues and this is mine I am one of the few honest multitude that I have ever known. - cut off Carraway. incision is an impartial, honest, and loyal character. He gives readers a detailed, undefiled account of the events pertaining to Gatsbys life. Nick spends time with Gatsby and tom even though they do not like each new(prenominal). In The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the color gray is continually apply to show Nicks impartiality to the characters and conflicts. Through come on the whole book, there is tension between Tom and Gatsby since they some(prenominal) want Daisy to love them.Nick acts as a friend to both characters he spends time with Tom going out on the town, and with Gatsby aid parties every weekend. Gray cars, ash gray men, is a phrase used on page 23 as a color annex to Nicks neutrality between the two opposing characters. Nick comes off as a very honest character to readers and another(prenomi nal) characters in the book. On page 19 Daisy says to Nick, You remind me of a-of a rose, an dictatorial rose. The red color of the rose represents his passion and care for other people.He looks out for all of the other characters passim the book even while he struggles with his own personal concerns and struggles. When Gatsby offers to let Nick join in his gambling, Nick refuses he wants to make an honest living. Nick remains loyal to Gatsby after his death when all of his other friends do not. Out of all of the people that Gatsby knew, Nick was one of three that attended his funeral. Other people dissemble to be Gatsbys friend just to get to attend parties or take advantage of him, but Nick actually cared for Gatsby and remained loyal to him throughout the entire history.On page 188 the phrase on the white steps, represents peace. Nick wanted peace and friendship which went along with his loyalty to Gatsby. Though Nick, like the other characters in the book, has some faults, he remains impartial, honest, and loyal. Nicks doings allowed him to provide an honest, accurate account of the events of Gatsbys life. He told us the story to the best of his ability and through that story we can learn much about Nick and ourselves.