The Great Gatsby

What does the white card that Gatsby shows the police officer represent?

In chapter 4 when Nick and Gatsby are headed to the East Egg for lunch.

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Gatsby hands the police officer a white card. The officer lets them go on. Nick later finds out it was a bribe. The card represents corruption.

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