The Great Gatsby Chapter 1

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What is Gatsby doing when Nick first sees him?

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Gatsby is standing in his yard, looking at a green light.

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What is the method of narration in The Great Gatsby?

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First person.

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Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

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Nick Carraway.

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How does Nick know Daisy and Tom?

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Nick knows Daisy because she is his second cousin and he had known Tom in college.

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Why has Nick come to the East?

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Nick came to the East to learn the bond business.

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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.

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What is the significance of the Valley of Ashes?

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

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Who is Jordan Baker?

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Jordan Baker is a professional golfer and a friend of Daisy Buchanan.

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What does Nick think of Gatsby when he first meets him?

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Nick is initially intrigued and somewhat impressed by Gatsby's mysterious persona.

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What is the setting of The Great Gatsby?

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The story is set in the summer of 1922, primarily in West Egg and East Egg, Long Island.