Great Gatsby Chapter 1

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Who is the narrator of 'The Great Gatsby'?

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Nick Carraway

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In which time period is 'The Great Gatsby' set?

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The 1920s

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Where does Nick Carraway come from and why has he moved to New York?

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He comes from the Midwest to learn the bond business.

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What is George Wilson's relationship to Daisy Buchanan?

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Their spouses are having an affair with each other.

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What is depicted on the billboard in the Valley of Ashes?

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Giant eyes with glasses.

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What does the green light symbolize in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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The unattainable dream and Gatsby's hope for the future.

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Describe the Valley of Ashes in 'The Great Gatsby'.

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A desolate area representing moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.

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What role does Tom Buchanan play in the story?

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He is Daisy's wealthy, aggressive husband who has an affair with Myrtle Wilson.

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How does Nick Carraway describe Gatsby in Chapter 1?

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As a hopeful and mysterious figure, embodying the American Dream.

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What is the significance of the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?

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They symbolize the eyes of God watching over the moral decay of society.