Vivid as they are, Nick seems well able to repress his unpleasant memories of his father when discussing his father with his son. He tells his son no negative things about his grandfather, and the juxtaposition of Nick’s myriad awful memories of the man with his laudatory words about him to his son indicates Nick’s stoicism, a quality many recognized in Hemingway himself. According to Nick, his father was a crack shot, a great hunter and fisherman with “wonderful eyes.” Aside from the fact that the entire story is written from Nick’s point of view, Nick’s decision to embellish his father’s memory for his son’s sake, leaving his own traumas at his father’s hands out of the picture, makes Nick a somewhat heroic figure in this story. Even taking into consideration the fact that Nick’s son is not yet 12 and therefore may need to be shielded from unpleasantness, Nick’s behavior is admirable.

Which statement best describes Nick and his actions after revealing his father’s advice of “reserving no judgments?” (RL.11.3)Group of answer choicesNick has nothing but respect for the other characters and wants to support them.Nick has issues with the other characters and speaks respectfully to them about it.Nick constantly judges the other characters, but keeps these judgments to himself.Nick simply does not care about the other characters and does not think about them.

find a quote about nick chapter 2-5 of the great gatsby and explain its significance in his character so far in the book

Nick realizes that Tom played a role in Gatsby’s murder. How does this impact Nick? (RL.11.3)Group of answer choicesNick’s idea of the American dream is strengthened by Tom’s initiative to get what he wants.Nick’s initial impression that Wolfsheim planned Gatsby’s murder is proven wrong.Nick believes that this was the only way for Gatsby’s story to end–in death.Nick comes to his final realization that Tom and Daisy are “careless people.”

What two mementos from his past does Gatsby share with Nick to prove that he is who he claims to be? Why does this matter to Gatsby?

Why does Nick wait to tell us about Gatsby’s backstory until the beginning of Chapter 6?Group of answer choicesTo clear up misconceptions about Gatsby.Nick only just learned about Gatsby’s past.Daisy asked Nick about what he knows about Gatsby.To leave the reader in suspense up until this point.