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Question: On the first page of the novel, Nick claims that he is "inclined to reserve all judgments" about people; however, as he relates his experiences during the summer of 1922, he makes judgments about many people he encounters. Recall that he claimed to have come from a prominent, well-to-do family, and yet considered himself "too poor" to marry the girl he was apparently engaged to. What impact does this have on Nick's reliability as a narrator? Do you believe him when he says he's "one of the few honest people" that he's ever known? If not, does this impact how you view the story? Analyze Nick's character so far, including his claims about himself and his perceptions of the people he encounters. Be sure to refer to evidence from the text. Each quote of evidence should be accompanied by an explanation using two literary devices. Your response should be one paragraph in length, follow proper paragraph formatting, and contain two thematic assertions.