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The Great Gatsby's Party Analysis

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Secondly, the irony is subtly expressed through metaphor, ironic tone in a special way of humor. Fitgerald sometimes interweaves humorous comments, hilarious comparisons with a calm and objective tone, namely Myrtle – such a rude, arrogant woman: “her laughter, her gestures, her assertions became more violently affected moment by moment and as she expanded the room grew smaller around her” (139). The author also exploits exaggeration method to emphasize a society of ridicule, frivolity and affectation. The Gastby’s party appears to be bustling and luxurious with elegant and respectable guests who join the party to satisfy their dissipation, or have the opportunity to flirt, discuss business but in reality “ People are not invited – they went
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