The Diamond as Big as the Ritz Wealth Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Section.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"Well," answered Percy, "I blush to tell you, but it was a moving-picture fella. He was the only man we found who was used to playing with an unlimited amount of money, though he did tuck his napkin in his collar and couldn't read or write." (8.4)

Here's another example of Fitzgerald's satire. He mocks the reputation of the movie business for spending inordinate amounts of money.