What is the significance of the owl-eyed man's attendance at the funeral?

Answer 1

Fitzgerald had the owl eyed man at the funeral, because he was the only one in this society that saw the real Gatsby.

The owl-eyed man was the only one from the parties to attend the funeral. It shows that the owl-eyed man saw the real person that Gatsby was and he was there to pay his respects. All the others from the parties just enjoyed Gatby's wealth while he was alive and took advantage of him. Gatsby's father, Nick, and the Owl-eyed man, and a few of the servants were the only ones at the funeral.

It symbolizes the character of the people in town. They completely took advantage of Gatsby and didn't even care when he died.

Answer 2

The owl-eyed man's attendance at Gatsby's funeral serves to highlight Gatsby's misunderstood and underappreciated nature. As a character who sees beyond the glittering facade of Gatsby's parties, the owl-eyed man represents a deeper understanding of Gatsby's true character. His presence shows that there are those who recognize Gatsby's worth beyond his material possessions.

Answer 3

Owl Eyes is the only person who clearly sees the others - the people who attended Gatsby's parties - for who they are. Gatsby's guests and business associates used Gatsby. After Gatsby's death, they disassociate themselves from Gatsby.

Answer 4

Nick was the only one