Nick Carroway, the narrator of The Great Gatsby, is not your typical first-person narrator in that he actually plays a very small role in the events of the novel. While most first-person novels are told by the main character (protagonist), Fitzgerald chose to turn over the narrative to Nick, a minor character.
In your opinion, what is achieved by having Nick tell the story? Would it have been better, or at least different if another character - Tom, Daisy, or Gatsby - had taken over the narrative? If The Great Gatsby is, indeed, a brilliant book, why/how does Nick as narrator help make it so? (Consider, too, what Nick tells us about himself in the first page of the novel.)
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I believe that by allowing a minor character, such as nick, to narrate the book gives the reader a wider understanding of both sides of the conflict. In the beginning of the novel nick says that he has been brought up to never judge people. since he doesn't believe in judging people he wont have a very strong opinion and will probably remain neutral between the two sides. Nick does a good job of stating pure facts of the events that have occurred in the novel, so that the reader can form his or her own opinion with close to no persuasion. If Tom, Daisy or Gatsby would have narrated the book stronger opinions would be shared with the reader. All three of the characters would only show their side of the story, and try to prove that their actions are the right ones. So overall i really liked how the author chose to have a minor character narrate this novel.
ReplyDeleteJenny Maneatis
Honors English 11
Having Nick as the narrator makes both sides of the story more obvious and makes it easier to understand both sides. Nick seemed to want to stay neutral and he always stated the facts the way they happened and does not stray from it. If for instance Tom would have narrated the book, it would have been more centered around Meryl, his investigation of Gatsby, and his time with Daisy after he found out about Daisy and Gatsby. The book in general would have almost nothing to do with Gatsby and something more to do with his life and Daisy.
ReplyDeleteKaitlin Dailey
English 11 Honors
I believe Nick was chosen to narrate the novel because he is kind of in the midst of all the action. He sees what goes on in the lives of the rich, and he experiences firsthand what its like to be just barely getting along and living an unglamorous life. He is witnessing and then experiencing the life of Gatsby and he is a good neutral character to tell the day to day experiences in the lives of Tom, Daisy, Jordan, and Gatsby. He isn't very opinionated except when he is passionate about a person or event, so he is a valid character to narrate without it being persuasive or opinionated to one side or another. He is a minor character yet he influences the whole tone of the novel and it was wise of Fitzgerald to pick a character such as Nick to narrate this novel.\
ReplyDeleteAnnie Mishler
Honors English 11
In my opinion, using a minor character helps eliminate the biassed opinion that a major one would have on events. In this way the author alows the reader to form thier own opinion about the events in the novel, such as Gatspy's murder scandal.
ReplyDeleteUsing a minor character also seems to eliminate some of the tone that the author would have in the novel, seeing that the minor character dosn't really know anything about the situations the author would be showing an opinion on.
Alexus Munn
Honors English 11
I believe Fitzgerald decided to use Nick as the narrator of the novel mainly because he is a minor character who observes all the action rather than taking part. In the beginning of the novel, Nick is described as being tolerant, open minded, quiet, a good listener, and not one to judge. Therefore, he is able to remain neutral to both sides of the conflict, and give the reader a better understanding to both sides. As Daisy's cousin and Gatsby's neighbor, Nick is able to pick up information about their life stories. If the novel was narrated by Tom, Daisy, or Gatsby, it would be a completely different story. The reader would get a more opinionated, persuasive view of the story. With Nick being the narrator, the reader is able to form his or her own opinions and get a more neutral perspective of the conflict and events taking place.
ReplyDeleteEmily Mucher
Honors English 11
I agree with everyone else that it was smart to have Nick be the narrator, since he was nuetral to everything that took place. Not only would the story have been formed around stronger opinions, but it also would have never presented the message that Fitzgerald desired. Everything would have been single sided and the thoughts of the other characters would have never mattered. This would have distracted the reader from the fact that everyone else in this society was careless as well. The little realizations would have been left out if Nick had not narrated the story. He brought out the light and the dark in most situations, that the other characters would not have even noticed, furthermore, it made the story what it is.
ReplyDeleteCaitlynn Curtis
Honors English 11
By using a minor character, such as Nick, to narrarate the story, the author creates a point of view that is completely unbiassed and neutral. Nick is the perfect character to narrarate this story because he is friends with all of the other characters and he has no major conflicts with any of them. By using Nick as the narrator, he can describe all of the events in full detail and his character would not favor details that would support his cause, nor would he leave out details that could affect him in a negative way. Had this story been narrated by Gatsby or Tom's point of view, it would seem hostile to each other because they were enemies. By using Nick as the narrator, the reader has a fair chance of forming his/her own opinion of each character.
ReplyDeleteAJ Newby
Honors English 11
Fitzgerald's use of Nick as the narrator made you able to see the events taking place in the book as though you were there, but he was such a shy and quiet character that it was though you were a ghost in the room. You were able to take in the other main actions, reactions, words, and motives as though you were in the middle of the action without the tragedies of that. I believe this was the best possible way of narrating this book for he didn't take sides but stayed neutral as you see the events playing out and sides being defined between the characters. It would have been completely different if Tim, Daisy, or Gatsby had narrated the book because you would have been so wrapped up in the emotions and thoughts of these complicated main characters who were in a mess of life changing events. Nick being the narrator made The Great Gatsby a great book because he said that he is "inclined to reserve all judgements" and recognizes the benefits that he has had throughout his life compared to others. This moral value he has made him an excellent narrator so that you can truely see each character through his eyes with out judgments or personal feeling getting in the way. That made this book truely unique and easier to understand and enjoyable to read.
ReplyDeleteBy having Nick as the narrator of the story it seemed like Fitzgerald wanted an unbiased neutral opinion to tell the story. When I read from Nicks point of view I felt like I was watching the story pan out. The story seems like its in 3rd person point of view when its actually in 1st person point view. Nick didn't contribute much to the plot or add his opinion to the conflicts of the story for example it never says that Nick approves or disapproves Tom for having an affair with Myrtle or that he thinks that Daisy and Jay meeting up together is a good idea. He is pretty much indifferent to most of the things that happen in the story. Now if the story was told by Tom the reader would more likely to be swayed by Tom's opinions (Ex: The reasons why he is having an affair, why he doesn't like Gatsby,etc). I believe Fitzgerald picked Nick to narrate the story because he wanted us to form our own opinions about the characters and the situations of story without being influenced by the other characters. He also wanted us to focus on the plot of the story by not letting us get distracted by the other character's emotions. He basically set up a stage for the reader to watch the story play out.
ReplyDeleteAs a minor character, Nick Carroway had a perspective that neither Tom nor Daisy nor Gatsby had. This made him a good choice as narrator. He was an unbiased, silent third party member, just observing and not judging – as he had mentioned on the first page of the novel. He was thrown into the mix with three wealthy characters that all assumed they were living out the American Dream, and without any background information on any of them, Fitzgerald was able to portray the characters in a way that the others would not have been capable of doing. By interacting with all of the characters, Nick saw everything that took place. Had Tom, Daisy or Gatsby been the narrator, it would have been a much more limited and biased point of view. For example, if Gatsby had been the voice of the story, we would have been swayed to believe that Tom was much worse and Daisy much better than Nick described them as. Nick never mentioned what he thought of Tom’s affair or of Gatsby’s plans for Daisy and himself. However, if one of the main characters had been the narrators, details may have been plagued with their judgmental opinions. The outsider’s perspective allows the reader to learn about the characters in a point of view similar to their own; as an unknowing and unbiased party. This gives us an opportunity to interpret Gatsby, Daisy, and Tom independently.
ReplyDeleteI think there were many benefits to Nick being the narrator. As a minor character, you had the opportunity of learning with Nick about the other characters which I appreciated. I find it sometimes frustrating when a main character leads you into a part of their character, without revealing the true meaning of it until the end of the novel. On top of this, I believe Nick is the only character (with the exception of Jordan) that has a good head on his shoulders. From Nick's point of view, it felt as though you were getting a less (but not totally) unbiased view of the story. I also think that Nick had a decent judge of character, so it was interesting to watch him judge and give the other characters labels (such as Gatsby as the protagonist, Tom as the antagonist). And the way the first couple lines set up the book allow you to get an idea of Nick's personalty. This segways into his acceptance and admiration for Gatsby. Gatsby obviously didn't have the advantages Nick had, and this allowed Gatsby to be an even greater character with more depth and an interesting past. I think that Nick was the best narrator for the book.
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree that having Nick as the narrator was the best choice in the end. Nick is a generally neutral character who is in the background but still gets all the info. He is able to converse with everyone and not have a major bias against anyone. He could get close to a character and still tell the story while enjoying a party or afternoon tea. The admiration that Nick has for Gatsby includes all the gritty details but still has the general feel for all the characters.
ReplyDeleteHannah Dailey
True, Nick was the best choice as narrator, but no narrator can truly have an "unbiased" or "neutral" point of view. While Tom, Daisy, Gatsby, and the others had their "insider" point of view, Nick had an "outsider" point of view himself. In the end, Nick even described his opinion of Gatsby as "I disapproved of him from beginning to end."
ReplyDeleteNick the narrator shaped the personalities of the other characters correctly while managing to direct blame away from himself. Not once did we question the secrets that he kept, the deceit he influenced, or his immodest opinion of himself as being "...one of the few honest people that I have ever known."
Being narrator, Nick may have told the story more truely than any of the other characters would have but it didn't mean he wasn't able to manipulate the image of himself.
I believe that Nick was a great choice for the narrator. He tells the story in an un-biased way that shows all of the great features and the downfalls of each character. Nick never was a significant role in the story, which is both good and bad. Having Nick as a minor character is good because he himself did not influence the decisions of the partakers in the story. The flip side to his role is that he might not have gotten all of the information and did not fully understand where each character is coming from. I think it would have been interesting to see Jordan Baker as the narrator. She would give a whole new perspective to the story because she seemed more involved and to see what kind of influence Nick had upon Gatsby. Because of this difference viewpoint, having Jordan as the narrator could have given us readers a better look into each of the characters.
ReplyDeleteMax Fefer
English 11 Honors
In the beginning of the story, it said that Nick does not judge people. Therefore, the story from his perspective would be less biased compared to any of the other characters. The way Nick told the story, was from a point of view which the reader can make their own conclusions. Usually when the protagonist tells the story you only see their point of view. However, by Nick telling the story, you can see a little of each character's opinion. If Gatsby, Tom or Daisy were narrator the story, it would be different because they would add more of their side of the story and they would defend what they thought was right. Thus Nick is the best choice for the narrator even though he did not have a significant role in the story.
ReplyDeleteElaina Torres
Like many of the above people have said, having Nick be narrator allows one to get a fair view of both sides of the story. Nick's clear head is a perfect tool to help sift through the other character's emotions in order to get a clear picture of what is truly happening. Although Tom is not his favorite person, he is very ubaised thoughout the entire novel and does not judge Tom, Myrtle, Daisy, or Jay for following thier romanitc dreams. He helps to make this book such a classic because he is a very relateable and down-to-earth, providing a perfect backdrop for the careless and dreamy personalites of the other characters.
ReplyDeleteI think the novel would not be as powerful if one of the other characters were to tell the story. If Jay or Daisy had been the narrorator, the book would have been filled with frilly daydreams and memories of long ago. If Tom had narrorated the tone would be dramatically different; changing Jay from a romanitc dreamer to a man trying to steal his wife. Nick is the perfect narrator for this story, and is the only one who could allow the story to be told the way it is.
Phoebe Neuman
By having Nick as the narrator, Fitzgerald gets to voice his opinion throughout the book. He uses Nick as a mimic of himself. Although Nick plays a very small role in the events of the book, he is a very important character, because he is able to describe and comment on events rather than dictate the outcome. Nick is open-minded, quiet, and a good listener which results in other characters talking to him and sharing their secrets, thus enabling him to be in the midst of the action. On the first page, Nick is given advice from his father to reserve all judgments. This is key because his is unbiased and gives a fair view of the story. If Tom, Daisy, or Gatsby were the narrator, you would only have their opinion of the story and it would be biased toward what they want.
ReplyDeleteI thought that F. Scott Fitzgerald made a great decision by writing Nick Carroway as the story’s narrator. The very first page of the novel introduces the idea of how Nick really took his father’s advice to heart when he had told him, “Whenever you feel like criticizing any one…just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” By this, it sets the stage for the readers to know that Nick is “inclined to reserve all judgments,” and isn’t biased when it comes to the different sides and opinions in the story. In other words, he is not greatly influenced by the other characters. Because he is more of a minor character in the novel, he is able to view events as they happen in a more factual manner in contrast to making something seem more opinionated. Had the narrator been any other character, such as Tom for example, The Great Gatsby would have had a completely different outlook since the main characters are so very different and conflicting at times. Overall, Nick made a perfect “un-biased” narrator because he allowed the readers to be able to create their own thoughts and opinions.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Burri
English 11 Honors 2010
I believe that Nick was a perfect narrator and I also believe that he was the only character in the book that couldve been the narrator. He said in the book himself that he was one of the only honest people he knows today. Who better to narrate a story than someone who is completely honest? Also, I saw no signs of biased statements...Nick saw and explained both sides of the story without any judgements or jumping to conclusions. He isnt greatly influenced by other characters, like Amanda said, so you had the chance to think of your own ideas and form your opinions based on that. By being humble, he also keeps his thoughts reserved and lets the story unfold itself and let the reader understand whats happening without any opinions from himself. I was very impressed and pleased that Nick didnt judge and even if he did have a thought of judgement, he kept it to himself.
ReplyDelete-Erin Becker
A minor character is the perfect narrator for this kind of story because we get to hear both sides of the story from an observer in the situation. Basically, it gives the reader a chance to interact with the book and be able to make their own conclusions. When you think about it, both Nick and us readers entered the situation at the same time without any prior knowledge to this situation and got to see how everything played out until the end. If Gatsby or Daisy had narrated the book we wouldn't be able to hear both sides of the story which makes the reader less knowledgeable on the situation as a whole. Lastly, Nick's personality sets a calming and understanding tone for the book which is probably a factor in why the book has been read by many people.
ReplyDelete-Sean Tadlock
In my opinion, Fitzgerald’s use of Nick Carroway as the narrator achieved a less biased and indifferent way of telling the story. It would have been more subjective if Tom, Daisy, or Gatsby had been the narrator, the reason being they were more selfish and would have directed the reader to see it from their perspective. Additionally, in the beginning of the novel, Nick says “I’m inclined to reserve all judgments…” which shows that through all the events that happen, he won’t be as opinionated, allowing the reader to take their own stance on the story.
ReplyDeleteApril Wulbern
Honors English 11
Having Nick as the narrator did really give the book an unbiased touch to it and you were able to feel for which ever character without being pushed to a certain character because that is what the author wanted. That is great because of the freedom to choose however it is also very impersonal. I had a hard time focusing and getting into the book because there seemed to be no emotion in the writing. I would have thought it would have been far better if it were narrated by Gatsby or even a narrator that was not a character only a voice that knew all. It is though a different twist which does make the book very unique
ReplyDeleteHaving Nick as the narrator of The Great Gatsby was a great way to show the story in the most morally correct way as possible. By having the action filtered through his perspective, events became more dramatic. And because of his position as an outsider and an insider in the story he was constantly having to judge the other characters.
ReplyDeleteNick was present during all the events of the novel, but didn’t ever seem to belong. The characters houses represented them in the novel. Gatsby’s house was large and magnificent, but when the people left the house, it was empty. Tom and Daisy’s house was “more elaborate” than Nick had expected, suggesting that their egos were larger than he had expected. Nick’s house, however, was a middle-class home among the upper-class homes. “… an eyesore, but it was a small eyesore.” Nick was among the characters, but not belonging to them. He was on the inside enough to view all the events, but on the outside so that he could reflect on what the “others” had been doing.
I like how the author choose to have Nick narrate the book because it allows you to hear the story from a neutral side. This way you get the true events not tainted by bais. As Nick was determined not to judge he has no bais toward the characters in the story. If one of the other characters had narrated the book strong bais would have changed to book and you would get the true events. Although the author chose an unusal character to narrate the book, it makes the book different from others. Overall it was a great choice to make Nick the narrator.
ReplyDeleteRicky Walther
I think that giving the narration to a minor character, such as Nick, created a better understanding of both sides of the situation because it prevented the retelling of events from becoming too baised. Had the story been told by another character, such as Gatsby himself, the feelings of certain events may have been stronger or weaker in different places. His thoughts would have been more focused on Daisy and his own accomplishments, rather than the general aspect of different events in the story that happened with other people. By using Nick as the narrator, Fitzgerald was able to portray the novel in an unbaised but still firsthand view, creating an enticing and accurate vantage point for the events.
ReplyDeleteBrie Simmons
I think that Fitzgerald made Nick the narrator because he was an unbiased figure in the book. like stated in the first chapter, he was a non judgmental person who told events as they really happened rather than just his side of the story. In my opinion this made the book better because it shed light on all situations not just the side concerning him. The Great Gatsby would have been an entirely different book if Nick had not been the narrator. If tom or daisy had narrated, the story would have had a biased twist and the whole picture would not have been accurately painted.
ReplyDeleteTatum Jungsten
Giving the narration to Nick was a great decision. With nick being the narrator, the story can now be told from different point of views from the main characters. This helps so that one character is not the only at fault. While if Fitzgerald gave the narration to Daisy, all that would be heard is about Daisy and how her carelessness was never her fault. Maybe it would have said the Gatsby was driving so she wouldnt take the blame... A outstanding choice of narrator and the book wouldnt have been the same without Nick as the Narrator.
ReplyDeleteWhat Fitzgerald gets from making Nick, a rather minor character, the narrator is simple. He achieves a way to give some of the plot on both the side of Daisy and of Gatsby because he is quite involved in both, being the cousin of the former and a good friend of the latter.
ReplyDeleteI have doubts that the book would be any better if the narrator were Tom, Daisy, or Gatsby because it would show only one side of the plot. Nick makes this a great book, not because he is an important character, but because he witnessed everything important that occurred, and was a part of it.
-Bryce Collins
By using a minor character like Nick Carroway, Fitzgerald could tell the story with neutral and unbiased ideas. Nick explained the story with truth and without any opinions from the other characters. Since Nick was completely neutral he could explain the story like any ohter minor character Fitzgerald was able to show what really happened and not the twisted stories you would hear from any of the major characters.
ReplyDeleteBy being a minor character Nick was also able to learn from these people on how great his life was, he was free of drama and not corrupted by money. That also allowed readers as well as Nick to learn valuable life lessons. So I believe Nick was the perfect choice for the narration of this story.
-Gareth Lee
Shelby Dixon,
ReplyDeletewhat is achieved with Nick telling the story is to gain his side of the story, also to show what his view he had on Gatsby and his view with Daisy. It gives Gatsby the mystery of having a dark life what people thought about him and the view that was given between Gatsby and Daisy. The story would not have been as good as it was if another character took over the story there would not be as much story to tell if Gatsby told it or if Daisy would have. Nick helps make this book as good as it is by the way he gets to know the other characters get to know the other views of Gatsby's party guest.Also Nick does not go on about himself he takes in better thought of other characters.
In the Great Gatsby, Nick witnesses some of the events of Gatsby’s last summer and participates in some of them. By having Nick as a narrator, you could expect an unbiased point of view. Though, Nick picks up information mostly from gossip and public rumors, making his information unreliable. Nick also has a romantic turn of mind pushing him to idealize certain characters. Throughout the story Nick also narrates and includes his own opinions.
ReplyDeleteNick was the best choice as a narrator because he came from a completely different setting, the west. This makes his point of view of the East, a whole different perspective. Overall, Fitzgerald made the best choice for making Nick the narrator.
Jai Ghotra
In using a minor character as narrator, a character that is not involved directly with the major conflicts of the story, Fitzgerald found a way around a biased opinion. Nick uses facts to tell the story and does not persuade the reader’s opinion on who is to blame. Though the story is not narrated to be personal with one character in particular, the effect of giving narration to a minor character gives a broader view of the plot and what happened. On the first page of the novel, Nick explains that he was taught by his father never to judge, this alludes to the fact that in narrating the story, it will be told the way it actually happened. However, if the story were narrated by another character, major character, it would have been based on a bias point of view. This would have allowed the narrator to see more of the personal side of one of the major characters, and would have portrayed more of their wants and desires than straight facts.
ReplyDeleteagain..sorry the above is posted by Haylee Hodgins
ReplyDeleteBy having Nick as the narrator, one gets a more humbled description of the settings in the story. For example, as Nick isn't rich or wealthy, he isn't used to the lavish conditions of the homes that Gatsby and Daisy & Tom live in. If one of them had been the narrator, the living conditions wouldn't have been out of the ordinary because they would be accustomed to the wealth.
ReplyDeleteAlso, having nick as the narrator gives us both sides of the story and both perspectives, so that the reader can get a 360 degree veiw on the plot. Seeing both sides of the predicament gives the reader a more in-depth experience of the novel.
Kevin Love said...
ReplyDeleteIt is best to have Nick as the author and was a good writing strategy because if the first-person narrative had been written by anyone else but the minor character of Nick Carraway, the whole story would have been different. Nick had information that no body else would have been able to get. Gatsby wouldn't have been able to tell all the inside information of how Daisey was feeling and if it had been Daisey telling it, then she wouldn't have been able to describe the whole situation correctly because she was full of emotion and was conflicted because she still had feelings for Gatsby even though she was married to Tom. It is best to have Nick as the narrator because his cousin is Daisey so he was the glue that stuck all the relationships together. He made it possible for Daisey and Jay to meet up again.
Having a minor character, such as Nick, narrate the novel it allows the reader to form their own opinions about the story and its characters. Throughout the story Nick remains unbiased for the most part and states the facts of what is happening for what they are rather than how he feels about them. For example, if Tom were to narrated the story the reader would have a very different view on Gatsby than if Daisy or Myrtle had. Nick's lack of wealth also helps the reader to truly understand the wealth of many of characters found in the book by seeing the wealth through his eyes.
ReplyDelete-Meghan Munn
I believed that Nick achieved a great deal on describing and following Gatsby. He just sat back and watched. He was not rich, and really in the beginning new about Gatsby but had never really talked to him. As you read, you learned more that Nick was there for Gatsby to talk to and he was just there to listen, just like his words in the beginning of the book. When Gatsby needed something of him he was there to provide. If the story had been told by another character such as Tom, Daisy, or Gatsby it could have been geared more toward Tom’s or Gatsby’s view against something or somebody, especially when Gatsby confessed his love for Daisy in front of Tom. Also with Nick telling the story we weren’t in the mix of anything, so we were able to hear every persons perspective on what they were thinking.
ReplyDeleteKendall Larson
Honors English 11
As a minor character, Nick Carraway is the perfect narrator for this book. When he was young, his Father told him not to judge people so when Nick narrates, he isn't for only one side of the story. Whether Nick liked it or not, he was always brought along for the drama of the lovers' situations. He knew everything about Gatsby, Daisy, Tom, Myrtle, and George's share in the tragic ending. No one else would have been able to narrate all of the important details of this story like Nick did.
ReplyDeleteI feel that The Great Gatsby would not have been as successful if it had been narrated by a character such as Gatsby, Daisy or Tom. With the title of the story, it would have been narcissistic if Gatsby had narrated. Tom knew little of Gatsby and disliked him to much to tell a fair point of view. And I don’t believe that Daisy could have been a much better narrator than Tom.
ReplyDeleteNick was a friend to all of the title characters and was there for a good amount of the scenes that led to the argument at the hotel. At certain times he agreed and disagreed with all parties. He was fair and not biased to a particular side through out the novel.
I think that The Great Gatsby would not be the same without Nick as a narrator. Gatsby wouldn't have made a good narrator because with the story being called The Great Gatsby it would make the book biased to Gatsby's views on the story events. Daisy isn't a very intelligent character so she and tom would not be Superior to Nick as a narrator. Fitzgerald made a good decision to have a less involved narrator such as nick.
ReplyDeleteMatt McCormac Block 1
I think that having Nick narrate the book was a better choice by the author because with having a minor character as the one talking, you knew what was going on by both sides. With Nick being the narrator you know how Daisy feels, how Daisy and Gatsby feel about each other, what Gatsby feels, and how Tom doesn’t like the situation. If for example, Daisy narrated the book, the reader wouldn’t have gotten as much information on Tom’s place in the situation because they didn’t even talk about it as far as we know.
ReplyDeleteAlice Neff Block 2
Using Nick as a narrator was a brilliant idea by Fitzgerald. This kept you wondering about what other characters were thinking or planning on doing. Had it been narrorated by a main characted then a biased could have been formed in their favor since we would be getting their version of the story.
ReplyDelete-Lyle Speth
By Fitzgerald using a minor character as opposed to a main character, he gives the novel an unbiased tone leaving the reader to decided for himself which side, if any, to be on. In addition, the reader is exposed equally to both sides of the argument. If a main character had taken over as narrator, the entire book would lose its unique tone and voice, resulting in just another "chick book". Nick creates an open door for the reader to explore, from any angle, the depth of the novel, by introducing himself and explaining his revalance to the story line and then drifts away to narrator.
ReplyDeleteRobert Wood