Nick Carraway
We are going to use the STEAL method to analyze the characters you have chosen. Complete the following chart with information, using textual evidence to support your claims:
Character Number One:
STEAL Method
Analysis
Provide a 2-3 sentence answer to each portion of the STEAL method
Textual Evidence
Provide a quote from the text that supports your analysis of each portion of the STEAL Method.
Speech
What important things does the character say that helps us understand what they are like?
Thoughts
What kind of thoughts does the character have and what do these thoughts say about the kind of person they are?
Effect on others
How do other people act around this character? What do you think it says about them that people act the way they do around them?
Actions
What does this character do that shows the kind of person they are?
Looks
What does this character look like? How do they dress? How do they carry themselves? What does that say about who they are?
Character Number One: Nick Carraway
STEAL Method Analysis Textual Evidence
Speech Nick Carraway is observant and has a way with words. He is eloquent and thoughtful in his speech, often providing insightful commentary on the events happening around him. His narration style throughout the book is reflective and full of depth, showcasing his ability to express his thoughts through speech. "In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. 'Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,' he told me, 'just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.'" (The Great Gatsby, Chapter 1)
Thoughts Nick is introspective and contemplative. He often questions the actions and motives of those around him, showing his keen sense of observation and analytical thinking. His thoughts reflect a moral compass and a tendency to reflect on deeper meanings and motivations. "And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer." (The Great Gatsby, Chapter 1)
Effect on others People often confide in Nick and seek his advice. His calm and non-judgmental demeanor makes others feel comfortable in his presence. Nick's ability to listen and offer unbiased perspectives on situations make others trust and respect him. His neighbor, Jay Gatsby, seeks Nick's approval and assistance in winning Daisy Buchanan's affection, showing that Nick's opinion holds weight among his peers.
Actions Nick is a supportive friend and caretaker. He looks out for those around him and tries to help in any way he can, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness. His actions demonstrate his loyalty and kindness towards those he cares about. Despite his reservations, Nick agrees to help Gatsby reunite with Daisy, understanding the depth of Gatsby's feelings for her and the importance of their past relationship.
Looks Nick is described as well-dressed and put-together. He carries himself with a sense of sophistication and class. His appearance reflects his background in the Midwest and his attempt to fit in with the upper-class society of East Egg. "He's a man named Gatsby and he's from the Midwest. He came up to New York to study the bond business, but he was unknowingly fine the apparatus of reserve, so rather than work" (The Great Gatsby, Chapter 1)