Question

1. what is the effect of fitzgeralds choice to begin and end the novel with nick carraways reflections?

it creates a cyclical structure that emphasizes the persistence of certain social issues.
it confuses the reader by shifting perspectives abruptly.
it downplays nicks role in the story.
it removes emotional depth from the narrative.

Explanation:

In The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway serves as the narrator. Beginning and ending with his reflections creates a cyclical structure. This structure emphasizes themes like the persistence of social issues (e.g., the emptiness of the American Dream, class divides). The other options are incorrect: there's no abrupt perspective - shifting confusion (Nick is the consistent narrator), it doesn't downplay Nick's role (he's central), and it doesn't remove emotional depth (his reflections add to it).

Answer:

It creates a cyclical structure that emphasizes the persistence of certain social issues.