The Great Gatsby chapters 3 and 4

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What is the atmosphere like at Gatsby's parties?

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The atmosphere at Gatsby's parties is lively, extravagant, and filled with music, dancing, and excessive indulgence.

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What makes Nick different from the rest of the guests at Gatsby's party?

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He was actually invited.

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What does Nick most notice about Gatsby when he first meets him?

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His smile.

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What does Nick imply about Gatsby's speech?

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That Gatsby is trying to act sophisticated.

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What surprises 'Owl Eyes' about the library?

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The books are real.

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What does Gatsby's extravagant lifestyle symbolize in the novel?

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The excess and moral decay of the Jazz Age.

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How does Nick describe Gatsby's smile?

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Nick describes Gatsby's smile as one that conveys reassurance and understanding.

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What is the significance of the green light in the novel?

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The green light represents Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future, particularly his desire for Daisy.

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How does Fitzgerald use the character of Gatsby to critique the American Dream?

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Gatsby's rise to wealth and his ultimate failure illustrate the hollowness of the American Dream.

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What role does the setting of West Egg play in the story?

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West Egg represents new money and the social divide between the wealthy and the nouveau riche.