Is this still true at the end?- I think this could be answered either way.
I think that Nick hates the way money makes people act and that the rest of the characters are so caught up in this that it causes the outcome (or tragedy) at the end of the book.
Ummmm that doesn’t help us AWNSER your question
"there is a last sweet and kind,
was never face so pleased my mind
I did but see her passing by
and yet I love her till I die
People who are self smart <u>understand their strangths and have confidence</u>. Self smart is the ability to know yourself and act on your knowledge.
Hope this helps!
:)