The Great Gatsby Review

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What does Nick Carraway believe Gatsby never really believed in?

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Pammy Buchanan.

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Who claims to be driving the car that hit Myrtle, but who was actually driving?

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Gatsby claims he was driving, but Daisy was actually driving.

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Who is known for wearing a pink suit in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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Gatsby.

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What does Tom's statement about newly rich people being bootleggers reveal about his character?

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It shows Tom's snobbery.

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Why is Tom upset when he reaches the suite at the Plaza hotel?

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Because Myrtle is moving away with her husband.

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What is the significance of the green light in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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It symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future, particularly his desire for Daisy.

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How does Daisy Buchanan's character reflect the theme of the American Dream?

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Daisy represents the unattainable ideal of wealth and beauty, highlighting the emptiness of the American Dream.

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What role does the Valley of Ashes play in the novel?

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It symbolizes the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.

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What does the character of Jay Gatsby represent in the context of the American Dream?

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Gatsby represents the idea of self-made success and the pursuit of happiness, but also its ultimate failure.

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How does Fitzgerald use the character of Tom Buchanan to critique social class?

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Tom embodies the arrogance and entitlement of the old money class, contrasting with Gatsby's new money.