0
Nick is particularly taken with Gatsby and considers him a great figure. He sees both the extraordinary quality of hope that Gatsby possesses and his idealistic dream of loving Daisy in a perfect world. Though Nick recognizes Gatsby's flaws the first time he meets him, he cannot help but admire Gatsby's brilliant smile, his romantic idealization of Daisy, and his yearning for the future. The private Gatsby who stretches his arms out toward the green light on Daisy's dock seems somehow more real than the vulgar, social Gatsby who wears a pink suit to his party and calls everyone "old sport." Nick alone among the novel's characters recognizes that Gatsby's love for Daisy has less to do with Daisy's inner qualities than with Gatsby's own. That is, Gatsby makes Daisy his dream because his heart demands a dream, not because Daisy truly deserves the passion that Gatsby feels for her. Further, Gatsby impresses Nick with his power to make his dreams come true---as a child he dreamed of wealth and luxury, and he has attained them, albeit through criminal means. As a man, he dreams of Daisy, and for a while he wins her, too. In a world without a moral center, in which attempting to fulfill one's dreams is like rowing a boat against the current, Gatsby's power to dream lifts him above the meaningless and amoral pleasure-seeking of New York society. In Nick's view, Gatsby's capacity to dream makes him "great" despite his flaws and eventual undoing.
What else can I help you with?
What does the narrator admire most about Gatsby great Gatsby?
The narrator, Nick Carraway, admires the innocence that Gatsby possesses. Although Gatsby gained his wealth through shady means, he only did so to obtain his goal of getting nearer to Daisy and reliving the past that they had together. Though Nick recognizes Gatsby's flaws the first time he meets him, he cannot help but admire Gatsby's brilliant smile, his romantic idealization of Daisy, and his yearning for the future.
Where does Gatsby recognize nick from?
Gatsby recognizes Nick from the war when they were both served in the same division. Nick mentioned to Gatsby that he was from the Midwest, which caught Gatsby's attention.
How is nicks attitude toward Gatsby ambivalent even at the moment he he says goodbye to him?
Nick's attitude is ambivalent even at the moment he says goodbye to Gatsby as Nick feels disgusted with the lies, deceit and pretense that Gatsby associates himself with, yet at the same time he cannot help but to admire Gatsby's ability to dream (for Daisy) although his path is pursuing the dream is not as honourable.
Does Nick love Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby"?
In "The Great Gatsby," Nick admires Gatsby but their relationship is complex and not necessarily based on love.
Where did Nick and Gatsby meet?
Nick meets Gatsby by talking to him and asks him who Gatsby is and where is he.
What city does Gatsby tell nick he is from?
Gatsby tells Nick that he is from San Francisco.
Does Nick like Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby"?
In "The Great Gatsby," Nick has mixed feelings about Gatsby. He admires Gatsby's ambition and charisma but also sees his flaws and questionable actions. Overall, Nick's feelings towards Gatsby are complex and not entirely positive.
How does nick receive an invitation to Gatsby's party?
gatsby sends nick an invintation through his chauffeor
Why does Gatsby offer Nick work in the novel The Great Gatsby?
Gatsby offers Nick work as a gesture of gratitude and to strengthen their friendship. It also serves as a way for Gatsby to involve Nick in his extravagant lifestyle and to keep him close by as a confidant.
Was Nick in love with Gatsby?
Nick was not in love with Gatsby, but he did have a deep admiration and respect for him as a friend.
How does nick know gatsby?
Gatsby didn't know Nick orgionally. He met Nick at his party for the first time.
Who is Jay Gatsby's nearest neighbor in The Great Gatsby?
nick carraway
