"They're a rotten crowd. You're worth the whole damn bunch put together." An excerpt from The Great Gatsby, showing the deep and subtle nuances of the text. In the passage Nick is speaking to Gatsby as he leaves. It's the last time Nick ever sees Gatsby and is important as such. The passage is important because it's the only compliment Nick ever gave Gatsby. It's also important because it's one of the few passages that subtlety shows Nick's true sexuality.