The Great Gatsby Characters: Nick Carraway Flashcards
(28 cards)
Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?
Nick Carraway
What is Nick Carraway’s relationship to Daisy Buchanan?
Cousin
True or False: Nick Carraway is originally from New York.
False
What profession does Nick Carraway pursue?
Bond salesman
Fill in the blank: Nick moves to West Egg to learn about _____.
the bond business
What does Nick think of Gatsby at first?
He is intrigued by him.
How does Nick describe himself at the beginning of the novel?
As someone who reserves judgment.
Multiple Choice: What quality does Nick value most in people?
Honesty
True or False: Nick is critical of the wealthy elite.
True
What event does Nick host at his home?
Gatsby’s parties
Fill in the blank: Nick is fascinated by Gatsby’s _____ and mystery.
wealth
What does Nick witness that ultimately disillusions him?
The moral decay of the rich.
How does Nick’s view of Gatsby change over the course of the novel?
He grows to admire Gatsby’s hopefulness.
Multiple Choice: Which character does Nick have a romantic relationship with?
Jordan Baker
True or False: Nick is a passive observer throughout most of the events in the novel.
True
What significant action does Nick take after Gatsby’s death?
He organizes Gatsby’s funeral.
Fill in the blank: Nick describes West Egg as the home of the _____.
new rich
What does Nick ultimately conclude about the American Dream?
It is unattainable.
How does Nick’s Midwestern background influence his perspective?
He contrasts it with the East’s moral ambiguity.
What does Nick symbolize in the novel?
The moral compass
Multiple Choice: What does Nick do at the end of the novel?
He returns to the Midwest.
True or False: Nick is indifferent to the events around him.
False
How does Nick feel about Gatsby’s dream?
He admires it despite its futility.
Fill in the blank: Nick’s final reflection is on the _____ of the past.
relentlessness
