The Great Gatsby

Explain the meaning and purpose of this sentence: "It was testimony to the romantic speculation he inspired that there were whispers about him from those who had found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world."Explain the meaning and pu

Explain the meaning and purpose of this sentence: "It was testimony to the romantic speculation he inspired that there were whispers about him from those who had found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world."

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This means that Gatsby provoked speculation, gossip and curiosity even among those who never indulged in the art of gossiping..... even the people who generally didn't care about anyone outside their own circle were wondering just who this man (Gatsby) was.

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