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Can she be trusted? With her sweaty mustache?
Actually, the author confirmed that Gatsby is Half-White Half-Black but light enough to pass as white.
Interesting theory. When did Fitzgerald say this? Who did he say it to? Do you have any proof at all?
He’s white passing, hence why he’s trying to keep up an act
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Can she be trusted? With her sweaty mustache?
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Actually, the author confirmed that Gatsby is Half-White Half-Black but light enough to pass as white.
Interesting theory. When did Fitzgerald say this? Who did he say it to? Do you have any proof at all?
He’s white passing, hence why he’s trying to keep up an act
