His down-to-earth character shows how superficial Daisy and Tom are. They are ruthlessly practical, where as Gatsby is a hopeless dreamer. Nick guides the reader between these two extremes while remaining a detached observer whilst being involved in the action-- "I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life...
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Nick guides the reader between these two extremes while remaining a detached observer whilst being involved in the action-- "I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life." Nick's aim to be truthful and objective makes the reader trust him. When Nick says Gatsby has a "rare smile with a quality of eternal reassurance in it," the reader knows his riches or parties, but is telling it to the reader straight aren't charming Nick...
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