The Great Gatsby Chapter 4 (M)

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Why did Daisy's parents forbid her to go to New York?

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Daisy's parents forbade her to go to New York because she was trying to say goodbye to Gatsby before he left for war.

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What story does Jordan recall from 1917 that she tells Nick?

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Jordan recalls the story of how Daisy and Gatsby were in love but prevented from seeing each other.

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Why did Gatsby move to West Egg?

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Gatsby moved to West Egg to live in the house across from Daisy.

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What did Gatsby want Jordan to talk to Nick about?

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Gatsby wanted Jordan to talk to Nick about inviting Daisy over so that Gatsby could see her.

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What was Daisy's advantage that gave her 'an absolutely perfect reputation' among the young and rich?

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Daisy's advantage was that she didn't drink.

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What does the green light symbolize in The Great Gatsby?

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

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How does Fitzgerald use the character of Jordan Baker to represent the theme of dishonesty?

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Jordan Baker represents the theme of dishonesty through her deceptive nature and the way she manipulates situations to her advantage.

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What role does the setting of West Egg play in the novel?

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West Egg represents new money and the social divide between the newly rich and the established elite, as seen in the contrast with East Egg.

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How does Gatsby's past influence his present actions?

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Gatsby's past, particularly his love for Daisy and his desire to reinvent himself, drives his actions and motivations throughout the novel.

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What is the significance of the Valley of Ashes in the story?

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