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Sexual Orientation In The Great Gatsby

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It is no secret that homosexuality during the 1920s was a big deal (was it? Cite a source), this given the fact that it was prohibited throughout the United States, however, Nick’s sexuality or sexual orientation is a concept that is not often put to question by the reader. In this specific case Nick’s tone, diction, thoughts, and the use of imagery and symbols by the author’s part will be the depiction of what can be described as Gay implications in “The Great Gatsby”, more specifically, in Nick’s sexual orientation.
One of the first details to focus on is the tone that is used to establish mood in certain social interactions, more specifically Nick´s tone and diction. These, given the fact that Nick is telling the story from memory, may reflect a more feminine side to his character rather than represent his masculinity or any other …show more content…

When he explains how he felt about Gatsby’s smile he mentions that it made him feel special and that it would most likely be one smile that he would remember throughout his whole life. This point would normally be understandable from a male perspective if the characters knew each other from a long time and made a lasting impression on each other, however, given the fact that he just met Gatsby, this reaction towards his smile is somewhat rare and exaggerated. As well as Nick’s thoughts, the use of imagery and symbolism employed during the book in regards to Nick’s experiences with men and women tends to be more vivid when it comes to men. This accounts for the use of phallic symbols used in certain encounters with men during the book.

“Then Mr. McKee turned and continued on out the door. Taking my hat from the chandelier, I

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