Throughout the course of the novel, Nick is involved in
several activities that would be considered immoral by
many.
1. He breaks the law by drinking
alcohol.
2. Jordan Baker implies that she and Nick were
quite "involved" when she accuses him of using her at the end of the novel. This could
mean that they had a physical relationship of some
sorts.
3. Most significant is that Nick is privy to many
activities and conversations that are immoral and does nothing to speak up. He knows of
Tom's mistress and says nothing to Tom about his infidelity. He helps Gatsby reconnect
and have an affair with Daisy, a married woman. And, he knows the truth about Daisy's
being responsible for Myrtle's death, and does nothing to set the record
straight.
Thus, while Nick is certainly a likable
character--especially in comparison to Tom and Daisy--he is not particularly
moral.
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