Klipspringer calls Gatsby's house as a social gesture to maintain his connection to the wealthy and glamorous lifestyle that Gatsby represented. He is self-serving and opportunist, seeking to benefit from his association with Gatsby even after his death.
Klipspringer, often referred to as Gatsby's "boarder," wanted to attend Gatsby's funeral primarily to retrieve a pair of shoes he had left at Gatsby's mansion. His lack of genuine grief or emotional connection to Gatsby highlights the superficial nature of their relationship. Instead of mourning Gatsby’s death, Klipspringer is more concerned about his own belongings, emphasizing the theme of shallow connections in the world of the novel.
Klipspringer calls asking for a pair of shoes, and Nick is disgusted, hanging up immediately.
She is most impressed with his shirts.
Klipspringer is never referred to as "boarder" in The Great Gatsby. He is a minor character who is called by his last name, Klipspringer, throughout the novel.
Klipspringer told Nick that he lost a pair of shoes.
that Gatsby was involved in the mafia or some kind of organized crime.
Klipspringers are small antelope known for their ability to jump between rocks and cliffs, hence the name "klipspringer" which means "rock jumper" in Afrikaans. They often make a loud, repetitive call that sounds like a sharp whistle or bark, which may be used for communication with others in their group or to establish territory.
Nick's impression of Tom and Daisy completely changes to a negative outlook.
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The shallow freeloader who seems almost to live at Gatsby's mansion, taking advantage of his host's money. As soon as Gatsby dies, Klipspringer disappears-he does not attend the funeral, but he does call Nick about a pair of tennis shoes that he left at Gatsby's mansion.