"[Gatsby] knew women early, and since they spoiled him he became contemptuous of them, of young virgins because they were ignora
nt, of the others because they were hysterical about things which... He took for granted." a Gatsby held misogynistic views during an earlier phase in his life. b Gatsby began to take women for granted due to his early experiences. c Gatsby had several relationships occurring simultaneously when he was young.
