Name_____________________________________
The Great Gatsby Character Sketch
 NICK CARRAWAY 
Section 1: Introduction
Describe his personality.
Write out one quote from the book that expresses his personality well.
Section 2: Development
Static – Unchanging characters. Their personality and nature are consistent throughout the plot.
Dynamic – Changing characters. He/she changes and grows as the story unfolds, often in response to events or other characters.
Is Nick static or dynamic?
If Nick is static… Why does he not change? What motivates him to be so consistent in his
personality? Provide examples from the book. Include page numbers.
If Nick is dynamic… What causes change? What situations or characters motivate change and growth?
Provide examples from the book. Include page numbers.
Section 3: Conflict
What is the main conflict that Nick faces? Is it mostly internal or external?
Is Nick’s conflict resolved or does it remain unresolved? Explain your answer.
Briefly explain what happens to Nick at the end of the novel.
Section 4: Conclusion
Make a text-to-world connection. How does Nick’s life communicate to you or our world today?