F. Scott Fitzgerald: The diamond as big as the Ritz
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# Chapter 2

John, Percy and negroes

John and Percy finally arrive at the train station where negroes are already
positioned and prepared for their arrival. John is very astonished after
seeing the wealth that revolves around Percy. The first thing he notices are
emeralds and other wealthy decorations of the car, and he is completely
speechless.

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# Questions

## What does the Fish point to?

The Fish is a minimalistic and forgotten village in the woods of northern
parts of the United Stated, it is a secret entrance to the Percy's father's
palace.

## How is the village of "Fish" depicted and what message does the author
convey?

The author tries to picture a sense of dark, cloudy and moody weather, dark
green trees and an unpleasant environment for bypassers, making sure no one
would come near the old minute village.

## Which detail shows that Braddock Washington keeps his wealth secret?

The long drive and the shallow and cumbersome path leading to the great
treasure.

## Why is John amazed by the limousine?

Because he'd never seen such wealth before with his own eyes, being a rich man
he is simply amazed. The interior is overdone with silk, gold and other
expensive qualities, such as luxurious armchairs.

## In which area is the castle located and why nobody knows that it exists?

Because trespassers are killed, geolocation services are altered, and
aeroplanes are shot down. And of course because the village is so hidden and
unmapped most think it's already in Canada.

## Provide the words/expressions that describe the luxurious possession and
are glutted with showy imagery and expensive adjectives.

* the village of Fish, minute, dismal and forgotten.
* gigantic bruise
* dark arteries
* pointless and preposterous phenomenon

## What is the only thing Mr. Washington is afraid of?

Whatever happened at the end of the story. Getting caught and losing his
fortune.

## How does John respond to their excessive affluence

He falls asleep due to the astonishment. He is very kind and shows great
respect towards the owners of the great property.