I like this quote because it shows how observant Nick Carraway is. When they first meet, Nick Carraway is in awe of Gatsby. Nick has only heard rumours up to this point, so he has a lot of expectations It gives a good first impression of Gatsby. The reader has waited with anticipation to be introduced to the character after whom the book is named after.

"He smiled understandingly - much more than understandingly. It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life. It face - or seemed to face - the whole eternal world for an instant, and then concentrates on you with an irresistaible prejudice in your favour. It understood you just as far as you wanted to be understood, believed in you as you would like to believe yourself, and assured you that it had precisely the impression of you that, at your best, you hoped to convey."

(About Daisy's house)

"There was a ripe mystery about it, a hint of bedrooms upstairs more beautiful and cool than other bedrooms, of gay and radiant activities taking place through its corridors, and of romances that were not musty and laid away already in lavender but fresh and breathing and redolent of this year's shining motor cars and of dances whose flowers were scarcely withered"

This is my favorite quotation because of the vivid imagery. I like how it links the theme of the book (eg. parties and cars) to Gatsby's idea of the house.

This quotation corresponds directly to Gatsby's feelings for Daisy and his thoughts about her when he first met her. She was exciting, beautiful and "fresh".

Perhaps what this quote says about the parties corresponds to what Gatsby thought of his own parties and what he hoped they would bring.

- Nick Carraway

Page 1, l. 19

By this, Nick means that he is willing to delay judgement, probably of the people in "east egg". By "infinite" he means, that they are superficial or selfish, and probably never will change, therefore "infinite hope"

Page 39

line 1-2

I think it illustrates, that Daisy want's to bring up the past like Gatsby, and that she's not realistic neither. She thinks money is the way to being rich in life, like Gatsby do.

I like the qoute because it shows that Gatsby isn't the only one who's blinded by money, and it adds an extra angle to the story.

It's my favourite quotation, because it shows the whole conflict in one sentence. Gatsbys only focus is to get Daisy back, and he thinks that wealth and spending money, is the way to reach her heart. But she can't start up a whole new life with him. Instead of finding a solution, she leaves him with a very small hope, that she doesn't have the courage to fulfill. 

It illustrates Gatsbys frustration over Daisys splitted personality, but also how Nick has become a close friend to him. He's reaching out for help, and the qout is very emotional. It shows how your own lust and longing can create an unrealistic ambition, without thinking of the consequences for other people.

(page 13, line 16)

It's my favorite quote, because I sadly agree. No matter your gender, it's easier to be a fool. Intelligent people are fragile, because they notice things other people would not.

I like this quote because it is the first time we get a description of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg, who will come to watch the future incidents in the city of ashes. Clearly he has already seen some.

Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone' he told me, 'just remember that all the people in this world haven´t had the advantages you've had"

The quotation is important for the understanding of Nick Caraway. it is important for the understanding of Nicks way of understanding people.

“He smiled understandingly-much more than understandingly. It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life. It faced--or seemed to face--the whole eternal world for an instant, and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor. It understood you just as far as you wanted to be understood, believed in you as you would like to believe in yourself, and assured you that it had precisely the impression of you that, at your best, you hoped to convey.”

"There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams -- not through her own fault, but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion. It had gone beyond her, beyond everything. He had thrown himself into it with a creative passion, adding to it all the time, decking it out with every bright feather that drifted his way. No amount of fire or freshness can challenge what a man will store up in his ghostly heart."

Nick is a very sympathetic person. He tries to be unprejudiced, and not to judge anyone.

It is my favourite quotation because represents the people, it represents and criticizes the society. And that's how I think.

It illustrate West Egg, a place with wealthy everywhere. Where you see big houses....

P. 1 l. 3-5

This is my favourite quote because it makes me think of a thing my dad once told me.

It illustrates that Nick does not want to judge anyone, and it shows a lot of the qualities in Nick.

Surprisingly direct and unmasked .

Unfortunately still  very relevant in some societies.

Describes the social environment in which the story takes place. Half the population is valued solely for their looks and simplicity.  

"Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that's no matter - tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther... And one fine morning - So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."

It's a very well-formed sentence and an amazing way to end the story. It sum up the main points of the book and how some of the characters move on.

"- So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past"

This is my favourite quote, because it is the last sentence in the book, and I think this quote finishes the story in a good way because it leaves me with lots of thoughts.

"In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. 'Whenever you feel like criticising anyone,' he told me, 'just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.'"

The quote shows the problem some people run into, when they criticise other people - they forget some people maybe haven't had the same opportunities as yourself. They don't have access to the same things as you do, and therefore has no way to know or own the same things you do.

We like it because it quite well describes the spirit and mentality of the time. They believe in the tomorrow, and keep working hard to obtain wealth and honour.

Why:

It is the quotation that sums up everything that Nick experiences through his time in West Egg. The quotation shows the carelessness of the upper class. As soon as they get in trouble they will do anything they can, to preserve their image and money.

- shows that Nick tries NOT to judge people and to have respect for people that are trying to make their way in the world.

'Whenever you feel like criticising anyone,' he told me,' just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had' (p. 3, lines 1-5)

This is my favourite quote, because it sums up a lot of the main points in the book, and the fact that it shows one of Nick's qualities- not to judge people based on their way of getting forward in the world.

It is my favourite quotation, because it shows the superficiality and vanity of the upper class: They don't care about other people, but they care about, how they can use them to their own advantage; and then they throw them away without caring about the consequences for the used person.

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