"I've always been glad I said that. It was the only compliment I ever gave him, because I disapproved of him from beginning to end." (Page 154)
I like Nick. He's a wholesome character. In fact, he's the only character in this book that I didn't want to strangle at least once. A close second for my praise was Jordan, but she was just plain annoying at points in the story. Especially when she was just lounging without a care in the world in the beginning of the book when Nick meets her for the first time at the Buchanan's house. That scene reminded me of Mrs. Bennett of Pride and Prejudice during one of the scenes in the movie when she is just lazily sitting on the couch. And I like Mrs. Bennett, so this is a tough comparison for me to admit! Okay, I can't find a picture of this scene anywhere online, so you'll just have to imagine it.
Anyway, Nick was capable of liking Gatsby but not liking him at the same time, and I can relate to that. I guess I'll have to believe his comment about always disapproving of Gatsby, but I have a hard time doing that when I think about how much care he took in arranging everything after Gatsby was shot. Someone had to do it, I guess.
I agree with this post. However, the only character that I found to be more likable than Nick, was Gatsby's father, whom I do not know the name of, regretfully. He was the only person who seemed to really care for Gatsby even thought Gatsby had left him in the dust to explore a new life of lavish and extravagant proportions.
ReplyDeleteBut I respectfully respect your opinion.
I respectfully respect your opinion as well. With respect.
ReplyDeleteRespectfully, I'd like to respectfully state my views as well. (1) I've decided I like your background, (2) I've decided Nick isn't too shabby, because when you compare him to Myrtle, I'd rather Myrtle get hit with a bus, (3) Gatsby's dad is swell, he seems too legit to quit (being normal), (4) Who names their kid Myrtle? That's like setting them up for failure. The whole reason she died is because her name is Myrtle and honestly ole' Fitzy probably got tired of writing such an ugly name. Well, this has been fun in the sun with a water gun, but I have to go now.
ReplyDeleteCan I type gun on here? I just typed gun on here. They don't call us rebels for nothin', I guess.