Use of Point of View in Gatsby Fitzgerald uses a satirical and serious tone to set up the conflict that dominates the entire novel: an idealistic dream vs. the realities of the world. Throughout Gatsby the point of view is seen only through Nick, which makes it difficult for the reader to understand many situations such as Daisy and Gatsby’s relationship. This was a major flaw in the novel, although Fitzgerald did a magnificent …showed first 75 words of 527 total…

…showed last 75 words of 527 total…the Great Gatsby the message of reality and fantasy would not be seen without point of view, or detail. If Fitzgerald had another character perceive reality the message would be lost, and the book entirely different. The “carelessness” of the Buchanans would be seen differently, and in the end the reader might not have seen through the riches. The limiting of Nick provided a great framework, for the entire novel, with great use of detail.