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What times in your life had you had to put up a front or lie to hide your truth?

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Nick doesn't feel confident in himself so he tries to put on a front of being superior than others, Which connects to the topic of Lies vs Truth.

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Throughout all these quotes there is an overarching theme of insecurity being presented as a feeling of superiority. These quotes show Nick's air of superiority and they also have subtext showing Nick's own insecurity with his place in society.

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This quote touches on the key topic of love and violence. While there is dancing, which can be an act of love, there is also violence seen in the words "pushing" and "tortuously".

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This quote relates to the theme of Lies vs. Truth. While the rumors may not be true, Nick believe's they'll bring him closer to Gatsby. He is trying to uncover the true person behind the facade.

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Nick feels out of place during the party especially since he's surrounded by people he is unfamiliar  with the people in the party, so he sees it necessary to try and find someone he knows.

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Even though Nick is at a grand and extravagant party, all he cares about is Gatsby's whereabouts, who he is, what's he like. This shows his behavior the entire party.

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This passage demonstrates how Nick is concerned with conforming to a specific social standard. He is self-conscious about approaching strangers by himself. However, it is "necessary" that he finds someone with whom he has even a vague connection because he feels that it would elevate his importance and social status. Nick wants to feel like he belongs.

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Erika - What does the quote reveal about a specific character? 

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The quote reveals how Nick's enamored in Gatsby. He knows that these are all gossip, but he still listen's closely in "the effect of stimulating my curiosity" because he want's to know him as a person.

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This quote further proves that Nick is an observer and a judger. This book is his recollection of events and the detail in his story shows how much he payed attention.

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Nicks' use of words like "graceless," "tortuously," and "superior" give an air hughtyness. Nick is judging these people and thinks he is better than them.

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encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm

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warm and friendly

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uplesent, painful, causing tourture

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"Welcome or not, I found it necessary to attach myself to some one before I should begin to address cordial remarks to the passers-by" (42).

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"Welcome or not, I found it necessary to attach myself to some one before I should begin to address cordial remarks to the passers-by" (42).

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"Something in [Jordan's] tone reminded me of the other girl's 'I think he killed a man,' and had the effect of stimulating my curiosity" (49).

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"Something in [Jordan's] tone reminded me of the other girl's 'I think he killed a man,' and had the effect of stimulating my curiosity" (49).

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"There was dancing now on the canvas in the garden; old men pushing young girls backward in eternal graceless circles, superior couples holding each other tortuously, fashionably, and keeping in the corners" (46).

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"There was dancing now on the canvas in the garden; old men pushing young girls backward in eternal graceless circles, superior couples holding each other tortuously, fashionably, and keeping in the corners" (46).