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    Default I can't understand these two sentences.

    Hello, everyone.

    Earlier today, I was asked how these two sentences should be comprehended. I googled them and found they are from a book called The Great Gatsby.

    I have to say I am even more confused after reading the context.

    I'd like to know how you interpret them.

    Then it had not been merely the stars to which he had aspired on that June night. He came alive to me, delivered suddenly from the womb of his purposeless splender.

    The great Gatsby - Francis Scott Fitzgerald, Michael Everett Nowlin - Google Books
    Many thanks

    Richard

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    Default Re: I can't understand these two sentences.

    Quote Originally Posted by cubezero3 View Post
    Hello, everyone.

    Earlier today, I was asked how these two sentences should be comprehended. I googled them and found they are from a book called The Great Gatsby.

    I have to say I am even more confused after reading the context.

    I'd like to know how you interpret them.



    Many thanks

    Richard
    Which part are you having problems with? Let us know how much you can interpret and where you lose the meaning.

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