The Great Gatsby

Quote Identification

Identify speaker, plot and significance.

"Ask Myrtle," said Tom, breaking into a short shout of laughter as Mrs Wilson entered with a tray. "She'll give you a letter of introduction, won't you Myrtle?"

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Tom is the speaker. The chapter's plot details the party at Tom and Myrtle's apartment. The significance of Tom's remark is its sarcasm.... he's maing fun of Wilson and demeaning Myrtle at the same time.

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The Great Gatsby

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