The Great Gatsby, the poor son-of-a-bitch

Question

I'"d like to know if the phrase "son-of-a-bitch", uttered by Owl-eyes after Gatsby's funeral has its usual meaning or if it has a softer sense?

We straggled down quickly through the rain to the cars. Owl-eyes spoke to me by the gate.

"I couldn't get to the house," he remarked.

"Neither could anybody else."

"Go on!" He started. "Why, my God! they used to go there by the hundreds."

He took off his glasses and wiped them again outside and in.

"The poor son-of-a-bitch," he said.

Thank you.

Asked by eric c #312325 on 4/28/2013 4:43 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/28/2013 4:59 PM

Best Answer

Answered by Aslan on 4/28/2013 4:49 PM

Yes, it has a softer context to it. Owl Eyes was one of the only people who showed up to Gatsby's funeral. He at least felt a little sorry for him.

Answered by eric c #312325 on 4/28/2013 4:54 PM

In this case, what would be the equivalent or synonymous of "son-o-a-bitch" in this context?

Answered by Aslan on 4/28/2013 4:59 PM

Something like "the poor bastard."