How Is Nick Carraway Portrayed In The Great Gatsby

In the book The Great Gatsby it is a tragic story from a first person point of view of a guy named Nick Carraway. Nick describes the life of Gatsby, who is portrayed as a wealthy and powerful man, but as the story unfolds, we see how the wealth and power also run in tandem with Gatsby being in despair and a troubled man. This book is a prime example of the fact on how money and power doesn’t always lead to happiness. Instead it can could lead to being depressed, anxious, and even losing something valuable. Gatsby is a man who’s gained wealth has raised many eyebrows, but instead of being afraid people still regularly attend his big eccentric parties. However, throughout the novel, especially near the beginning, Gatsby is viewed as upset or distraught. There is one instance is when Nick sees Gatsby for the first time after one of his famous parties. Nick notes, “But I didn't call to him, for he gave a sudden intimation that he was content to be alone. He stretched his arms toward the dark water in a curious way,and,far from him, I could of sworn he was trembling,” (20-21). Here Nick was giving the impression that Gatsby was trembling ,and when

After the party Gatsby tells Nick, “She didn't like it.. She didn't have a good time.”(109) Obviously, Gatsby tried very hard to impress Daisy. Gatsby was really upset that Daisy didn’t have a good time at his very extravagant party. Even though he had money he could not get what he wanted the most and this troubled him. His party, that he spared no expense, did not impress Daisy. Another time that we see Gatsby upset is after the death of Myrtle and the fight at the restaurant. Gatsby says “...And if he tries any brutality she’s going to turn the light out and on again.”(144) This shows that Gatsby is worried about Daisy and how his money and status wouldn't save her from Tom. In fact, no amount of money would save him from what happens