The Great Gatsby

What new rumors does Nick hear about Gatsby? What is F.Scott Fitzgerald's purpose behind these rumors? (pg.44)

What new rumors does Nick hear about Gatsby? What is F.Scott Fitzgerald's purpose behind these rumors? (pg.44)

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In Chapter Four, Nick hears further gossip about Gatsby from a group of foolish young women. They say that he is a bootlegger who killed a man who discovered that he was nephew to von Hindenburg and second cousin to the devil. Fitzgerald uses these rumors to create additional mystery about Gatsby's character.

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