The Great Gatsby Chapter 1-3

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What is the setting of the novel 'The Great Gatsby'?

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New York

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What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?

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She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently.

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What is the difference between West Egg and East Egg?

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Old Money vs. New Money

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What does Daisy's line 'a beautiful little fool' show about how she feels about her life?

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She would rather pretend & be oblivious than know the truth.

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Who lives in the valley of ashes?

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Wilsons.

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What does the valley of ashes symbolize in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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

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Who is the narrator of 'The Great Gatsby'?

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Nick Carraway.

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What does Gatsby's mansion represent?

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Gatsby's wealth and his desire to win back Daisy.

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What is the significance of the green light at the end of Daisy's dock?

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It symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future.

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How does Fitzgerald portray the American Dream in the novel?

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As a flawed ideal that leads to disillusionment.