Chapter 1 Questions - The Great Gatsby Notice how many times Fitzgerald uses the words hope, or dream. Why does he do this? Nick starts the novel by relaying his father's advice "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." What does his father mean? Describe Nick. What facts do you know about him, and what do you infer about him? What kind of a narrator do you think he will be? Describe Daisy. What does Tom's behavior reveal about his character?   .