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Gatsby Questions

Who is the man that crashes the car in the ditch at Gatsby's party?

Nick says he has a "tender curiosity" for Jordan but later thinks he loves her, which is it?

What does Nick mean by "Dishonesty in a woman is a thing you never blame deeply?"

Does Nick's relationship with Jordan change his relationship with his girl back home?

Listen

It was the kind of voice that follows ears up and down,
as if each speech is an arrangement of notes that will never be played again.
Her face was sad and lovely with bright things in it,
bright eyes and a bright passionate mouth,
but there was an excitement in her voice that men who had cared for her found difficult to forget:
a singing compulsion, a whispered "Listen," a promise that she had done gay, exciting things just
a while since and that there were gay, exciting things hovering in the next hour. (Fitzgerald 13)

Geeks With Friends?

In today's society having a college degree does make you more socially accepted. These educated and experienced people have many things in common, thus allowing them to become more accepted in society. College graduates can reminisce on the fun or boring times throughout their education. Reminiscing allows people to further socialize and create an abundance of new friends. People who have a college degree tend to have a better life than people who do not have one. The college graduates have a better chance at getting a job more people apply at rather than people who do not have a degree. Also the opportunities for the people with the degree are endless, having a degree opens up so many doors for that person. You have so many more choices versus a person without one. People tend to listen to other people they believe are as educated and experienced as themselves. They think of each other as equals on the same level and become accepted into whatever group they are socializing with. Also if you have a degree other humans tend not to look down on you as if you are inferior to them, but it still does happen. So, yes having a college degree does make you more socially accepted.  

Are Looks Decieving?

Yes, looks can be decieving. Someone can look innocent, but that doesn't necessarily mean that person is, and vice versa. Someone can look mean or short tempered, but that does not mean they are. For example Damien looks like a complete nerd, but he's a slacker. As am I, I won't lie about it. You would probably expect that from me though. Sadly, I fit in that category, although I am trying to be better about not being lazy. Another good example is Brandon, he may look like an average joe, but the dude is smart and he doesn't slack.

People are too concerned with their apperance, because the majority of people are judgemental now days. If you don't like the same things they do, or participate in the same activities they do, chances are they probably will not like you. So, to compensate for this we try to dress like them and be like them, and those who do not attempt to do this are shunned and become a pariah. They are labeled as weird and the "cool kids" pick on them and ignore them. That's why all those shunned kids form their own groups, because they have atleast one thing in common.

To me, a significant other's looks do matter, but to an extent. I believe a girl that knows what she wants to do with her life is great, that is as attractive as looks if not better. You could be able to help her achieve her goals and maybe create new ones. Money does matter as well. Whenever I am out of college I do not want a girlfriend or wife or whatever that can't carry her burden of the relationship. I will try my best to support her to the best of my abilities, but i want her to contribute as well. To other people I do believe looks matter tremendously. Some guys settle for a cute girl that has no common sense, which puzzles me. Sure she's cute, but if she does not have any type of ambition, self-motivation, or goals then you need to fix that. I am sure what I said earlier about either member of the relationship carrying their burden is pretty standard, but I could be wrong.