The Great Gatsby Ch. 7-9

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What do James Gatz's notes in his book indicate about him?

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He had goals for himself and was willing to work for them.

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What does the color yellow symbolize in chapters 7-9 of The Great Gatsby?

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Represents wealth, luxury, and the corrupting influence of money.

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Why is George Wilson upset at the beginning of Chapter 7?

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He has figured out that his wife is cheating on him.

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How does Nick refer to Tom and Daisy at the end of the book?

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Careless.

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What is Wilson looking at when he says 'God sees everything'?

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The billboard.

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What does the character of Gatsby represent in the novel?

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The American Dream and its corruption.

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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.

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How does Fitzgerald use the valley of ashes in the novel?

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

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What role does the character of Myrtle Wilson play in the story?

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She represents the consequences of the American Dream and the pursuit of wealth.

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What does the character of Daisy Buchanan symbolize?

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The idealized woman and the emptiness of wealth.