The Great Gatsby Chapters 3 & 4

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What does Owl Eyes find hard to believe about Gatsby?

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Owl Eyes cannot believe that Gatsby's books are real.

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What expensive gift did Tom give Daisy?

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Tom gave Daisy a string of pearls worth $350,000.

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How does Nick start chapter four of The Great Gatsby?

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Nick starts chapter four by listing some of Gatsby's party guests.

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What feeling does Nick experience after seeing Gatsby smile?

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Nick feels reassured after seeing Gatsby smile.

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Why did Gatsby choose to buy his house in West Egg?

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Gatsby bought his house because it's right across the bay from Daisy.

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What is the significance of Gatsby's parties in the novel?

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Gatsby's parties symbolize the excess and decadence of the Jazz Age, as well as his desire to attract Daisy.

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How does Nick describe Gatsby's character in chapters 3 and 4?

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Nick describes Gatsby as hopeful and enigmatic, with a deep longing for the past.

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What role does the green light play in Gatsby's life?

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The green light represents Gatsby's unattainable dream of being with Daisy.

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What does the valley of ashes symbolize in the novel?

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The valley of ashes symbolizes the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.

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How does Tom Buchanan's character contrast with Gatsby's?

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Tom is portrayed as aggressive and entitled, while Gatsby is seen as hopeful and romantic.