Scott Fitzgerald states this quotation through Nick Carraway's narration in The Great Gatsby. ... Fitzgerald's use of individual speech patterns that define the characters in his novel aids in furthering the renowned characterization in The Great Gatsby. ... Unlike Nick's straightforwardness, Jay Gatsby uses a distinct catchphrase and over-the-top high-class speaking mannerisms that exemplify him as a character. ... These clandestine speech mannerisms characterize Daisy An emphasis on the use of speech patterns and mannerisms of the characters in the Great Gatsby reveals the ...

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