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[–] 31 points 3 months ago (2 children)

This is like me reading The Great Gatsby in high school. "An asshole throws some parties, then another asshole runs someone over with their car. No one learns anything from this."

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  • [–] 10 points 3 months ago

    I don't think they were supposed to learn anything, except possibly Nick's recognition that your past is always dragging at you. I think it was more to show a snapshot of the nouveau riche/high society and the valley of ashes that sustains them. The character interaction just gives a way into those worlds.

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