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so interesting. tom conflates money with love and as such becomes a parasite to obtain money for love.
it’s his instinct he doesn’t even know what he’s doing fully.
that’s why he’s so obnoxiously anxious about dickie, like a parasite is for its host.

Tom is such a fascinating character. He's resolved to be a part of a class of people he doesn't feel comfortable with. Why? Just for the money? It can't be. He would still have friends from other classes under the radar.