How do the narrator’s, Nick Carraway, changing points of view and distinct speaking styles affect the reader in the way of perceiving the events in the novel “The Great Gatsby”?

Palabıyıkoğlu, Selin (2009) How do the narrator’s, Nick Carraway, changing points of view and distinct speaking styles affect the reader in the way of perceiving the events in the novel “The Great Gatsby”? Other thesis, TED ANKARA COLLEGE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL.

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Abstract

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby proves that the narration is the main element of literature, being both constructive and reflective. The novel mainly represents Fitzgerald’s conflicting feelings and thoughts about Jazz Era and American Dream. These confusions reach the reader through the changing points of view and distinct speaking styles of the narrator Nick Carraway. This essay focuses on the oppositions of Nick’s narration style by asking: How do the narrator’s, Nick Carraway, changing points of view and distinct speaking styles affect the reader in the way of perceiving the events in the novel “The Great Gatsby”? These contradictory styles are examined in terms of overrated depictions of the environment, narration of the two deaths and the disparity between the first and the last chapters. Nick is evaluated both as a character and the narrator of the novel. The essay concludes that Nick’s incompatible narration throughout the novel does not confuse the reader’s mind. Although the novel’s heading indicates that Gatsby is the main character, as a secondary character Nick strengthens his position by his narration as his unbalanced narration is the only thing that helps the reader to understand the main emotions and affections.

Item Type:	Thesis (Other)
Additional Information:	SUPERVISOR’S NAME: Hacer Demircan, IB Notu: B
Uncontrolled Keywords:	The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, narration
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PE English
Depositing User:	Kamil Çömlekçi
Date Deposited:	11 Jun 2009 10:58
Last Modified:	12 Apr 2019 10:26
URI:	http://tedprints.tedankara.k12.tr/id/eprint/42

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