Why Nick?

    While the title The Great Gatsby might suggest that the central puzzle of this novel is “The Great Gatsby,” we disagree. Gatsby himself is, after all, almost shockingly simple once you can put his character together from the various pieces picked up along the way. On the other hand, Nick – seemingly plain, straightforward, “honest” Nick – ends up being the ultimate mystery at the end. Nick changes profoundly over the course of the novel, and his transformation is just as intriguing as Gatsby’s dramatic story.

      Nick has a crucial role as a character involved in the novel and as the narrator. Nick is the first one to be introduced and is introduced directly. Without having Nick as the narrator and main character, the novel would become incomplete and lack balance because he is our main source and guide throughout the story. He tells the story as if it had already happened. There would not be a Jay Gatsby without Nick because Nick was the one that knew Gatsby and was his neighbor so he could help Gatsby find his dream and achieve it with the help of the other characters.