... Gatsby at these lavish parties stands outside the throng of the pleasure seekers he had invited, not participating in their bemusement and luridness. The first time Nick the narrator comes across Gatsby, he says this of him, " He had one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come ... across four or five times in life."(52) Nick also describes Gatsby with other qualities that set him apart from others- his effected accent and his habit of referring to anyone ... heritage lay forgotten in Europe. The Narrator demonstrated these points in many way...

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... cannot marry her because of their different social status. He gains wealth to get closer to Daisy. In fact, he buys a house that is right across her residence. 'Gatsby bought that Daisy would be just across the bay(p.83).' Moreover he starts fancy and expensive parties to see Daisy. Unlike any other hosts, Gatsby never attends to his parties. He waits patiently ... ...

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... Ben, his deceased brother who represents the glory of achieving the American Dream; and begins to confuse himself, but then realises that he has been talking to himself. He comes across quite defensive, and accuses Charley of cheating; Charley [rising]: It was my ace for God's sake! Willy: I"m through, I"m through! Ben: When did Mother die? Willy: Long ago. Since the beginning ... ...

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... easily portrayed a man of greatness. "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-(52). Gatsby was not born a great man, he became one. Fighting in the war had made him capable of what he has become, giving ... ...

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