Character: Nick Carraway (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Where is Nick Carraway originally from before moving to New York?
Where is Nick Carraway originally from before moving to New York?
Minnesota
What type of narrator is Nick described as in the note?
What type of narrator is Nick described as in the note?
Intradiegetic narrator
What phrase does Nick use to describe his paradoxical role in Chapter 2?
What phrase does Nick use to describe his paradoxical role in Chapter 2?
'Within and without'
What does Nick claim at the start of the novel about his nature?
What does Nick claim at the start of the novel about his nature?
'I am inclined to reserve all judgements'
Which word does Nick use that undermines his honesty claim?
Which word does Nick use that undermines his honesty claim?
'Suspect'
Who does Nick praise for lying to a judge after Gatsby's death?
Who does Nick praise for lying to a judge after Gatsby's death?
Catherine
How long after the events does Nick narrate the story?
How long after the events does Nick narrate the story?
Two years later
How old does Nick turn during the novel's events?
How old does Nick turn during the novel's events?
Thirty
What do Nick's references to 'constant flicker' symbolise?
What do Nick's references to 'constant flicker' symbolise?
Instability of economic & emotional systems
Which Conrad novel does Nick's narration reference through 'flicker' imagery?
Which Conrad novel does Nick's narration reference through 'flicker' imagery?
Heart of Darkness
What does Nick's relationship with Jordan Baker symbolise?
What does Nick's relationship with Jordan Baker symbolise?
His internal conflict about NY life
Despite less wealth, what advantage does Nick have over Gatsby?
Despite less wealth, what advantage does Nick have over Gatsby?
More accepted by East Egg society
What role does Nick serve for Fitzgerald in the novel?
What role does Nick serve for Fitzgerald in the novel?
Vehicle for social commentary