Background
Nick moves to New York to learn about the bond business and rents a small house next to Gatsby’s mansion.
Personality
Nick is honest, reflective and mostly neutral. He observes other characters and tells the story from his point of view.
Role in the Novel
Nick narrates the story and helps the reader understand the moral failures of the wealthy characters around him.
What He Represents
Nick represents honesty and moral awareness in a society that often ignores right and wrong.