Nick+Carraway

I believe that the best character in the Great Gatsby is Nick Carraway. I think Nick is the best character because throughout the novel he trys to help the lives of the other characters, especially Jay Gatsby. Nick is a kind man who is selfless throughout the entire novel. He never did anything wrong or went behind a friends back. In my opinion Nick Carraway is the best character in the Great Gatsby. --Megan Locker

I agree with Megan. Nick Carraway is the best character in the Great Gatsby because he is the only one that seems to have his act together. Tom, Daisy, and Myrtle have affairs; Daisy and Myrtle use men for their money; George murdered someone; Gatsby is made his money through organized crime; Jordan is dishonest; etc. Nick is the only person throughout the course of the novel that does not scheme against other people or try to hide anything. He is not self-centered or materialistic like the others. - Theresa Mowers

I also agree with Megan and Theresa. Nick Carraway is the best character in the novel "The Great Gatsby", simply because he is the only character that is not hiding something from their past or even present. For example, Jordan Baker is extremely dishonest and cheated in her final golf tournment. Daisy hides the fact that she still loves Gatsby, but is married to Tom. Tom is cheating on Daisy with Myrtle, which leads to Myrtle cheating on her husband George. As for Gatsby, he has many hidden secrets about him because he is extremley successful through some type of illegal business that the novel does not fully address. Lastly, George Wilson seems like the best person in the novel, until he murders Gatsby, for something that Gatsby did not even do. Among all the characters in "The Great Gatsby", Nick Carraway is clearly the most sane and overall the best character. - Alicia Wagner

NIck Carraway spends the entire novel looking for something good and honest in his acquaintances. Tom is driven by his desire for a rich lifestyle. Daisy wants a man who will support her whims. Jordan does not care if she hurts others, because she has money to keep herself safe. Gatsby himself endeavors in illegal business to impress Daisy. Myrtle, if nothing else, cheats on her husband. George, while the most honest of the six (not including Nick), has been beaten up by life in the "valley," and murders Gatsby because of the affair with Myrtle. Because Nick is new to the scene, he is the most innocent of the characters and can therefore provide a fairly realistic view of their faults. Although this innocence sometimes annoys Nick in new situations, like Gatsby's parties, it is his redeeming quality. Hence, Nick is the best character in "The Great Gatsby."-Shannon Gillie

Nick Carraway is the best character in "The Great Gatsby". He is the only character in the novel who didn't act in a disgraceful way. Jordan was a very dishonest character and cheated at golf tournaments. Daisy was a gold digger and threw Gatsby under the bus to help her self. Tom was a cheater who caused Gatsby's death. Myrtle was also a cheater who was also intrested in money. George was a good man, but he killed Gatsby which doesn't make him the best character. Gatsby earned his living as a con man so he is also not the best character. As you can see, Nick is the only character who didn't lie, cheat, steal or kill. He earned his living as an honest man, and when Gatsby offered him a job he declined because he knew it was the right thing to do. He was also always looking out for Gatsby, whenever he needed help or advice he was always there. Nick was even there after Gatsby died when no one else was. Nick Carraway is the best character in "The Great Gatsby". - Katelyn Schaaf

Nick Carraway is the best character in __“The Great Gatsby__”. Nick is the only person throughout the novel that actually tires to help someone and he is also “honest”. For example he went out of his way to make sure that at least one person would come to Gatsby's funeral. On the other hand Tom, Myrtle, and Daisy have affairs. Daisy would have never continued to see Gatsby if he was not wealthy. She never cared about Gatsby because she didn't confess that she was the one driving. Her and Tom are the ones caused Gatsby's death. Jordan is “careless” and doesn't care about anyone. She is also dishonest because she cheated in her golf tournament. George was a good character, but he killed Gatsby. Nick always tired to look for good in people. He is the only straightforward and honest character throughout the novel. Therefore, Nick Carraway is the best character in the novel __“The Great Gatsby”__. -Unnati Patel

Nick Carraway is the best character in “The Great Gatsby.” He is the only character throughout the novel that only does good things and remains honest. Most characters are selfish and greedy, as they try to keep earning money. Nick, however, declines Gatsby’s job offer with a larger salary, and is never intimidated by his cousin or neighbor’s money. Nick expresses his opinion even if it may be cruel, and he always stays true to himself. Nick Carraway is the greatest character in “The Great Gatsby.”- Stephen Kanefsky

Nick Carroway is the best character in the novel "The Great Gatsby" for numerous reasons. Throughout the book Nick is the only person who stays true to everyone, and is honest. He makes good decisions and tries to make everyone happy. For instance, nobody was going to Gatsby's funeral, but Nick Carroway went out of his way to make sure that someone showed up. Nick was the only character in the novel who stayed true. Throughout the novel every other character is looking for something that makes them happy, and they aren't worried about anyone but themselves, and Nick does not act that way. Like Alicia said, Nick is the only character that did not lie about anything, or tried hiding things in his past. He was trustworthy, loyal, kind, and caring. - Carrie Myers

Nick Carraway is the best character in __Great Gatsby__ because he is selfless and wants to help others throughout the novel. Nick lives in a small house, so it is obvious that he is not basing his life around money like the rich characters in the novel. Nick is the only character that is not cheating or ruining another’s relationship. Tom, Daisy, Gatsby, Jordan, and the Wilson’s are caught up in other affairs while Nick tries to sort them out. Nick is not greedy like them, and knows what is best for everyone. He is also honest and tells his true opinion when asked. Carraway makes it important to assist Gatsby in what he wants, including Daisy, even though he does not have to. Nick is the greatest character in the novel because he is honest and selfless, unlike the other characters. - Sara Somers

Nick Carraway is the best character in Fitzgerald's __The Great Gatsby__ because he is always wanting to help others. Nick never goes against his morals by say cheating on anyone like all of the other characters in this novel. Nick is also one of the few people in this novel who stay true to their friends and will never back down from their side, For example, only Gatsby's father, Gatsby's servants and Nick were the the only people to show up at the funeral to mourn the loss of their beloved friend, son and employer. Unlike Tom and Daisy who just ran off on vacation. Nick does not back down from anyone else's side and always remains true throughout the course of the novel. - Joel Dixon

Nick Carraway is the best character in __The Great Gatsby__. Nick is the only one who stays true to himself and stays true to all those around him. “I’m one of the few honest people I know” is a quote that Nick says himself. Throughout the story Nick does not lie or have any flaws. He is a curious man who wants to know the truth. Nick is a knowledge seeker and wants to help others. Also no matter what Nick hears about his friends for example Gatsby, he does not care. He stays true to his friends and does not let them down even after death. That is why Nick is the best character in __The Great Gatsby__. - Erik Brackin

Nick Carraway is the best character in this novel becuase he always follows what he thinks is right. Nick was one of the few characters that showed his appreciation for Gatsby. Nick was an honest character, and he tries to help others, he helps Gatsby and Daisy try to renew their love. Nick does not back down from situations he does the best he can with what he has. Nick always says what he feels and he does not overreact to situations. He is the only character that remains honest throughout the novel. - Rachel Hicken