Tom, Mr. Sloane, and a young lady visit Gatsby and the lady invites Gatsby to come to dinner with them. What does Gatsby’s response tell us about his social sensitivity? What does Tom’s response tell us about his? What connection, if any, do you think

Gatsby says, ‘I haven’t got a horse,’ said Gatsby. ‘I used to ride in the army but I’ve never bought a horse. I’ll have to follow you in my car. Excuse me for just a minute.’ This tells us that Gatsby does not ascribe to the same social mores of the East Egg elite. He finds horse riding crude instead of fashionable and a status symbol.

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