What is most likely the author’s intent by having nick tell the reader that he is “inclined to reserve all judgments”? a. to justify why he succeeded in politics. b. to make the reader feel that he is a credible narrator. c. to show how loyal he is to his family. d. to show nick’s hypocrisy.

The correct answer is B. In the famous novel, "The Great Gatsby", the narrator Nick Carraway tells the reader that he is “inclined to reserve all judgments”.  It is the intent of the author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, to make the reader feel that Nick is a credible narrator.  In the book, Nick is Gatsby's neighbor and is portrayed as a moralist.  His character is used as a foil to contrast the character of Gatsby.