After Nick leaves Gatsby and Daisy alone in his house, the film adds extra narration that is not in the novel. Nick states, "Looking over my story so far, I'm reminded that for the second time that summer, I was graduation other people's secrets. Once again, I was within and without." What is the effect of this commentary? Explain

Which three parts of these excerpts reflect the idea that war affects not only the minds of the combatants but also their physical reactions?

“skateboarding is a sport combining grace, courage and skill, and here we see it being born.” based on this passage, what inference can you make about the author’s opinion of skateboarding? a. the author does not think skateboarding is a ‘real’ sport. c. the author feels skateboarding should be illegal. b. the author feels skateboarding is only appealing to very young children. d. the author respects and appreciates skateboarding as a sport.

In 250 words, discuss the ways in which the novel relates to the historical context in which it was published.