The Great Gatsby: This Fella's A Regular Belasco

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As Nick walks through Gatsby’s luxurious house, he comes across a mysterious man in the library who directs a statement at Gatsby and his collection of books: “this fella’s a regular Belasco” (50). The author uses these words intentionally because the title “Belasco” symbolizes David Belasco, a director who created realistic sets for his productions. Judging from the host’s factual books, the stranger suggests that Gatsby’s house is a set that was designed by the owner to purposely fit into the rest of the status quo. Because of the outsider’s discovery, the reader continues to understand Gatsby’s complex character.
Like Kant at his church steeple: During Gatsby and Daisy’s reunion, Nick excuses himself to walk outside, he describes
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