The Great Gatsby

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What is the time period of 'The Great Gatsby'?

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The novel is set in the 1920s.

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What is Daisy Buchanan's relationship to Nick Carraway?

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Daisy Buchanan is Nick Carraway's cousin.

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How did Mrs. Wilson know she made a mistake when she married George?

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She realized he had to borrow his best friend's suit for the wedding.

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What is Gatsby known for?

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Gatsby is known for throwing extravagant parties.

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Was Gatsby even an Oxford man?

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Not fully, he attended Oxford for about 5 months.

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What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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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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Who is the narrator of 'The Great Gatsby'?

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Nick Carraway is the narrator of the novel.

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

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

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What is the significance of the character Jay Gatsby?

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Jay Gatsby represents the American Dream and the idea of self-made wealth, but also the emptiness that can accompany it.

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What role does social class play in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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Social class plays a crucial role, highlighting the differences between old money (East Egg) and new money (West Egg) and the barriers between them.