... on McKee's cheekbone as well as being respectful. Nick is such a tender character who is rather attentive, and after McKee leaves, he too leaves along with him to his effeminate gentleman. He even suggests that they have some lunch together 'anywhere' and, in fact, the elevator boy -in a sexual context- orders McKee to take his hands off the lever. It ... the Pennsylvania Station." Nick is a rather less straightforward character as is seen in the interaction with Fraser. On this note, he plays an ambiguity on sexual matters as to define his character and behavior. In addition, if i...

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... with Daisy. In fact those lavish parties thrown by Gatsby are only to lure Daisy to his house to see what she's missed. Now that Gatsby's wealth and social status define his character, Fitzgerald shows that Gatsby's idea of beauty is materialistic when he says, "Her voice is full of money" (127). This proves to the reader that his reality is ... his dreams, Gatsby's reality was nonexistent. His money was made illegally and his love for Daisy was based on only that what he could buy. Nevertheless, Gatsby considers himself a polite gentleman deserving of the highest regards and he keeps t...

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