Item — sat-dog

Medium Reading and Writing · Craft and Structure · None · MCQ

In the novel *The Great Gatsby*, F. Scott Fitzgerald describes the title character, Jay Gatsby, as a man who is both “formless” and “punctilious.” Gatsby's “formless grace” is evident in his movements and his style of dress, while his “punctilious manner” is evident in his attention to detail and his adherence to social etiquette. What is the purpose of Fitzgerald’s contrasting these two characteristics of Gatsby?

Fitzgerald’s contrasting of Gatsby’s “formless grace” and “punctilious manner” is most likely intended to

A
show that Gatsby's sense of style is more important to him than his sense of social decorum.
B
highlight the contradictions inherent in Gatsby’s character and personality.
C
suggest that Gatsby is trying to create a false impression of himself.
D
illustrate the depth of Gatsby’s social and emotional complexity.

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