Nick Carraway

Narrator Nick Carraway, a Midwestern man from a prominent Carraway family, moves to West Egg to work in the bond business. Nick accompanies Tom to the valley of ashes and later to New York, observing Tom's affair with Myrtle. Nick receives a formal handwritten invitation from Gatsby and attends the party, feeling out of place and seeking Jordan Baker’s company. Nick narrates his car ride with Gatsby, observes Gatsby's restless behavior, and describes the valley of ashes and the police stop during their drive. Nick hosts Daisy for tea, arranges lawn service, experiences rain, observes Gatsby's illuminated house, and notes new interactions with Finnish caretaker and Gatsby's business offer. Narrates his Sunday visit to Gatsby’s house, interaction with Tom, Mr Sloane, and an unnamed lady, and observes the mood of the gathering. Nick tries to contact Daisy, sends the butler to New York, receives a telegram from Gatsby's father, and arranges the funeral.