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Analysis Of Act 1 Scene 2 Of The Great Gatsby

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For the first part of this assignment I created a scene that might have been removed from the novel. In the scene that I created, the character traits are further emphasized and developed. Gatsby is going overboard as he spends all morning choosing what to wear, he also goes out of his way to have Nick’s yard taken care of. The scene shows Gatsby, who is very detailed, nervous to see Daisy, and has a habit of always being very fidgety. Furthermore, it develops Nick’s character as someone who is very meek and mostly listens to what others say. He is constantly being interrupted by Gatsby, but doesn’t really mind it and lets it go. In addition, Daisy’s voice is also brought up further emphasizing this sort of “trade mark” that she is known for.
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