Gatsby Chapter 2

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What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?

Back

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

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What is the 'valley of ashes'?

Back

It is the industrial section that separates the fashionable West and East Eggs from Manhattan. It's gray and covered in ashes/soot from all the factories in the area.

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What are the 'eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg'?

Back

An illustration on a billboard overlooking the valley of ashes.

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How does Myrtle's demeanor change when she changes clothes in the New York City apartment?

Back

She tries to act wealthy.

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

Back

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

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How does Fitzgerald use color symbolism in Chapter 2?

Back

Colors like gray (valley of ashes) represent desolation, while bright colors (Myrtle's clothes) represent the allure of wealth.

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What role does Nick Carraway play in Chapter 2?

Back

He serves as the narrator and observer, providing insight into the characters and setting.

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What does Myrtle's character represent in the novel?

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She represents the desire for wealth and social status, as well as the emptiness of the American Dream.

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How does the setting of New York City contrast with West and East Egg?

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New York City represents the bustling, chaotic pursuit of wealth, while West and East Egg symbolize old money and social elitism.

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What is the significance of the billboard with Dr. T.J. Eckleburg's eyes?

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It represents the idea of an omnipresent judgment and the moral decay of society.