![]() ![]() Unlike The Great Gatsby's Nick Carraway, however, Richard understands Tony's background and is aware of his current dilemma, and tries actively to intervene and change the course of Tony's descent. ![]() It is through Richard's eyes that we witness Tony's steady decline. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the story of Tony and his relationship with his manservant Hugo Barrett is told through the point of view of an observer, an old army buddy of Tony's. Rules have changed, however, as the world has turned upside down.Īs with F. Maugham's novel is a grim depiction of post-war London a squalid city where both the privileged and underprivileged must struggle to carve a place for themselves in society. The film is quite different in content and approach, mainly because it was produced during a very different era. Robin Maugham's The Servant is best remembered by Harold Pinter's 1963 film adaptation, also titled The Servant, directed by Joseph Losey. ![]()
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