Breaking the Fourth Wall

This curious phenomenon occurs many times throughout the book, when the author addresses the audience through Nick. This occurs frequently throughout the reading, and there is a whole paragraph dedicated to it on page 55. I feel it creates an air of causality in the reading, and provides an air of normality, as your not reading a book, but more being part of the life of the character. This occurs in large numbers, suggesting an author who prefers not to let the reader make his own assumptions about the character. Instead, he tells them (the reader) exactly what the character is like. This type of book is enjoyable, but it tends to have a more predictable plot, as you know more about the characters thoughts and daily life, which has an effect on any person. That is how The Great Gatsby is breaking the fourth wall.