The Great Gatsby

Chapter 7

"His wife and his mistress, until an hour ago secure and inviolate, were slipping precipitately from his control" (125).

Contolled best defines inviolate in this quote, Explain why.

Asked by
Last updated by Aaradhya P #1303310
Answers 1
Add Yours

In context, this refers to the fact that Tom's wife and mistress were both compliant in their roles in his life. At this point, however, neither is compliant or within his control..... his mistress was rife with jealousy, and his wife was involved with another man.

Source(s)

The Great Gatsby

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions