Gill's efforts to help Nemo escape the tank are motivated by selfishness. After his plan to have Nemo jam the filter fails, Gill apologizes to the young fish: "I was so ready to get out, so ready to taste that ocean, I was willing to put you in harm's way to get there." A Strong Speaker, Listener, and Plot Clue A Weak or Missing Plot Clue A Weak or Missing Speaker and/or Listener No Speaker, Listener, or Plot Clue