I don't think you are supposed to, but im not 100% sure
That book was published by mark twain in 1876
I think the answer would be C. an angry state of mind
The points A, B, and D are different definitions from those of "a feeling or state of mind." That being said, they would not be alternate defintions. Also, "an upset or angry state of mind," comes with the primary definition, meaning C. would be an alternate definition.
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They feel that we "the white" are the dominant race. Fitzgerald includes this information to show what society thinks about people. It says that society only thinks for itself.
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