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Nick's Reputation In The Great Gatsby

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The classic American novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is well-known for its main character, Jay Gatsby, and Nick Carraway’s fondness and admiration for him. Yet, upon closer inspection, Nick isn’t fond of Gatsby at all for the majority of the story. Throughout the novel, Nick scoffs at Gatsby, feels disgust towards him, and doesn’t reserve judgement as usual when he recognizes him as a liar. However, by the end, Nick realizes his deep care for the man, and sees him as the best person in West Egg and East Egg put together. Despite Nick disapproving of Gatsby’s criminal history under his real name, James Gatz, Nick loves and admires him as a person. This compassion is due to Gatsby’s genuineness, hope, and dedication. A main reason
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