Answer:
i think it is personification...
Explanation:
the sentence says, "a steady tapping *reached* otis's ears"
I think the answer is rate of speech.
The extract reveals that Nick does not judge Gatsby like he judges others and that he respects and even admires Gatsby despite his flaws.
<h3>Nick and Gatsby's relationship</h3>
Nick is the narrator of Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby." Gatsby is his neighbor, a mysterious millionaire who enters Nick's life all of a sudden. Nick, who observes the society around him, finds himself incapable of judging Gatsby the same way he judges others.
Nick sees Gatsby's flaws:
- The man lies about his past.
- He sells illegal alcohol.
- He has an affair with a married woman. i
- He is friends with corrupt people.
Yet, Nick does not judge Gatsby as a bad man because he can see he has a pure heart. Despite his ambition, Gatsby does things for love. He has a clear dream in his mind, and he will choose whatever means to reach that end.
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Answer:
I would own up to what I had done so that I wouldn't be leaving my friends behind. I'd probably get into a lot of trouble but at least I wouldn't have that guilt on my conscious. Honest is always the best policy. I would be upset about getting in trouble but at least I'd stick to my own code of honor.
