#8 “Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead.” It categorizes people into four types according to their state in romance – the ones who are being pursued, the ones who are pursuing someone, the ones who are busy in a relationship and the ones who have grown tired of it all. This phrase echoes in Nick’s ears while he puts his arm around Jordan Baker. – Nick Carraway, as the narrator (Chapter 4) #9 “There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy, and the tired” Also, there is no social expectation to talk to all who are present at the party. While a large party provides an opportunity to have intimate discussions in small groups as there are so many people and so much happening. Also, everyone is aware of what is happening and what is being said. ![]() ![]() At a small gathering, everyone is expected to contribute to the topic being discussed and it is difficult to have a one-on-one conversation with someone without being overheard. Though they seem absurd, they actually make sense in a way. ![]() – Jordan Baker (Chapter 3) Elizabeth Debicki as Jordan Baker in the 2013 film on The Great Gatsbyīaker says these words to Nick Carraway at a party thrown by Jay Gatsby. At small parties there isn’t any privacy.”
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