Nick Carraway serves as the narrator and observer of the story. He provides an outsider’s perspective on the wealthy world of Long Island in the 1920s and recounts Jay Gatsby’s obsession with Daisy Buchanan. Through Nick’s eyes, readers see Gatsby’s lavish lifestyle, his mysterious past, and his idealized dream of reclaiming a lost love. Nick also reflects on the moral carelessness of the wealthy and the broader themes of the American dream, especially after the novel’s tragic events.
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