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  • Essay / Theme of self-deprecation in The Great Gatsby - 1019

    Nick Carraway is a special character in Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby. The fictional story is told through the eyes of Nick Carraway, who is considered unbiased, impartial and non-judgmental in his tellings. On the next level, he seems to be a true and great friend, who seems to be Great Gatsby's only true friend and admirer. As the story unfolds, readers gain insight into Nick Carraway's internal issues that show him to be a more flawed character than previously thought. The first problem that readers see and challenge in the novel is Nick's attempt to be an impartial narrator. He explains that his background and education allow him to be impartial and non-judgmental, but there are instances in the novel that prove this. Self-deprecation makes readers think that Nick Carraway is weak and therefore questions his ability to tell the story as an impartial and honest character. gentleman. Additionally, self-deprecation may be a sign of deeper issues that have not surfaced in Nick Carraway. An example of Nick Carraway's self-deprecation is when he talks about his house next to Jay Gatsby's mansion and other wealthy families, "a little eyesore, even though it offers him the comforting proximity of millionaires." He calls his house an “eyesore” because it is not as grand as the other mansions surrounding his home. In doing so, readers may question his self-confidence and whether he is joking or whether he actually feels like he is not as successful as those around him. As advice to help Nick overcome his self-deprecation, he should find methods to boost his confidence. Self-deprecation is seen as a form of escaping reality by using laughter and jokes to divert attention. By building his confidence, he will no longer need to self-deprecate and will be able to consider himself equal to the rest of the wealthy families in the region. This also makes Nick Carraway a stronger narrator because he doesn't doubt himself, so the reader doesn't doubt him as a narrator, readers expect certain qualities of the character to provide a point of view impartial, non-judgmental, direct and confident. the story. The issues mentioned above can detract from the story and its narrative abilities. By following the plan and self-improvement tips, Nick Carraway can present himself as an honest character like all readers wish to see..