Question

the great gatsby by f. scott fitzgerald then i turned back to gatsby - and was startled at his expression. he looked - and this is said in all contempt for the babbled slander of his garden - as if he had \killed a man.\ for a moment the set of his face could be described in just that fantastic way. in chapter 7 of the great gatsby, nick describes gatsbys reaction after his wealths illegal source is exposed. which element of literature is most evident in this passage? setting characters theme

Explanation:

The passage focuses on Gatsby's reaction and expression, which are aspects related to character - development. It describes how Gatsby appears after a significant event, highlighting his character in that moment.

Answer:

B. characters