Fitzgerald's Characterisation In Chapter One Of The Great Gatsby
Fitzgerald's Characterisation in chapter one of The Great Gatsby
Throughout the first chapter it becomes evident that this novel is being told through the eyes of Nick Carraway, a young man whom has moved to New York City to invest in the bond business. This point of view dominates the novel, however Fitzgerald cleverly leaves the audience open to other interpretations, not only in the first chapter but during all of the novel. Nick frequently assesses other characters, and passes a detailed judgement, yet as we do not see in the first chapter although Nick is aware that Gatsby exists, he does not know him well enough to pass judgement. Yet we are given clues during the process of the novel to establish the characters personalities, through
Throughout the first chapter it becomes evident that this novel is being told through the eyes of Nick Carraway, a young man whom has moved to New York City to invest in the bond business. This point of view dominates the novel, however Fitzgerald cleverly leaves the audience open to other interpretations, not only in the first chapter but during all of the novel. Nick frequently assesses other characters, and passes a detailed judgement, yet as we do not see in the first chapter although Nick is aware that Gatsby exists, he does not know him well enough to pass judgement. Yet we are given clues during the process of the novel to establish the characters personalities, through