TGG Ch 2 Flashcard

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What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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The Valley of Ashes symbolizes the moral and social decay that results from the pursuit of the American Dream.

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How does the setting of the Valley of Ashes contribute to the mood of the novel?

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It reflects the moral and social decay of the 1920s.

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What do the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg represent in the novel?

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They foreshadow moral decay and loss of spiritual values.

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Where do Nick, Tom, and Myrtle go in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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They go to the apartment Tom rents and always takes his mistress to.

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What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?

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She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.

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What is the significance of the American Dream in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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The American Dream is critiqued as a pursuit that leads to moral decay and disillusionment.

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How does Fitzgerald portray the 1920s in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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Fitzgerald portrays the 1920s as a time of excess, moral decay, and the illusion of the American Dream.

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What role does Nick Carraway play in the narrative?

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Nick serves as the narrator and provides a moral lens through which the story is viewed.

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How does Tom Buchanan represent the old money class?

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Tom embodies the arrogance, entitlement, and moral decay of the old money elite.

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What does Gatsby's mansion symbolize?

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Gatsby's mansion symbolizes his wealth and the illusion of success tied to the American Dream.