Nick Carraway, the narrator of "The Great Gatsby," is characterized as observant, reflective, and somewhat reserved. In Chapters 1 and 2, he directly describes himself as "inclined to reserve all judgments," which reveals his nonjudgmental nature and tendency to be a passive observer. Indirectly, his character is shown through his interactions and detailed descriptions of other characters, like when he meticulously recounts his cousin Daisy's mannerisms and Gatsby's charismatic aura. This attention to detail and his reserved commentary suggest he's introspective and perceptive.