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. ... 'San Francisco'" (Fitzgerald 65). ... Finally, Gatsby's carefree attitude is clearly demonstrated through the lavish parties that he throws, "Once there they were introduced by somebody who knew Gatsby, and after that they conducted themselves according to the rules of behavior associated with an amusem...

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