Great Gatsby Review Quotes

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Who said, 'It’s up to us who are the dominant race to watch out or these other races will have control of things.'?

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Tom Buchanan

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Who expresses disdain for careless people by saying, 'I hate careless people. That’s why I like you.'?

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Jordan Baker

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Who declares, 'You may fool me, but you can’t fool God!'?

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George Wilson

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Who describes a woman's voice as 'full of money'?

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Gatsby

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Who ran over Myrtle and didn't stop his car, comparing it to running over a dog?

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Tom Buchanan

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What does Tom Buchanan represent in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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Tom Buchanan represents the old money elite and their racist, patriarchal attitudes.

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What is the significance of Gatsby's parties in the novel?

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Gatsby's parties symbolize the excess and moral decay of the Jazz Age, as well as his desire to attract Daisy.

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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 Nick Carraway serve as a narrator in the story?

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Nick Carraway provides a moral lens through which the events of the story are viewed, often reflecting on the morality of the characters.

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What role does the Valley of Ashes play in the novel?

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