Judgment and Understanding in College
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I don’t care what it’s founded on, but after a certain point I don’t care about ______.

conduct

Only Gatsby, the man who gives his name to this book, was exempt from my ______.

reaction

There was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of ______.

life

This responsivness was an extraordinary gift for ______, a romantic readiness.

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It is what preyed on Gatsby, what foul dust floated in the wake of his ______.

<p>dreams</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Advice from father

Advice to avoid criticizing others, considering their lack of advantages.

Reserved judgment

A habit of withholding immediate judgments about others.

Abnormal minds

Individuals who quickly notice and exploit the tendency to withhold judgment.

Intimate revelations

Personal disclosures, often by young men, frequently superficial and lacking depth.

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Fundamental decencies

Basic moral principles and social respect.

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Gatsby's Character

Gatsby embodies exceptional hope and romantic readiness, a unique trait that sets him apart from others.

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Gatsby's Sensitivity

Gatsby possesses heightened sensitivity to life's possibilities, similar to a delicate instrument detecting subtle changes.

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Flabby Impressionability

A superficial form of sensitivity, often mistaken for creativity, lacking genuine depth.

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Disillusionment with Humanity

The narrator's weariness of shallow human interactions and desire for a world of order and restraint after returning from the East.

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Gatsby's Failure's Impact

The narrator's focus shifts away from Gatsby's personal tragedy towards the corrupting power of his dreams and the disillusionment they caused.

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Study Notes

Father's Advice

  • Father offered advice about judging others: "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had."
  • Implied deeper meaning beyond surface-level wisdom.
  • Father and author demonstrate reserved but communicative relationship.

Judgement and Reserve

  • Author's habit of reserving judgment has implications.
  • Exposure to various "curious natures".
  • Has also made the author vulnerable to "veteran bores."
  • Importance of judgment to those seeking sympathy and understanding.

College Experience

  • Unjustly accused of being a politician in college
  • Reason: the author's perceived sensitivity toward others' griefs.
  • Author attempted to avoid intimate revelations from others
  • Understood that young men's revelations were often superficial or suppressed.

Infinit Hope

  • Reserving judgment is related to optimism and hope for understanding others.
  • Appreciating others' experiences
  • Awareness of disparity in life circumstances.

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This quiz explores themes of judgment, empathy, and personal experiences shared between a father and the author. It delves into the implications of reserving judgment and the complexities faced during college years. Discover how these experiences shape our perceptions of others and ourselves.

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