The Great Gatsby - 6

"We were close friends." pg. 169

Nick is not characterized as being judgemental. He knows that he comes from a good background and had many opportunities others were not as lucky to receive.  However, he seems to be ambiguous in how he feels about people. He considers Gatsby to be one of his close friends. He admires his personality and behavior. But, when he discovers how Gatsby accumulated his wealth, he has a new outlook on him. He actually judges Gatsby for what he did to become wealthy. This same thing happens between Nick and Tom. Nick initially is friends with Tom, but when he discovers he accused Gatsby for running over Myrtle, he refuses to forgive him. He once again judges someones actions. I know that being judgemental is human nature, but it just seems hypocritical.