Gatsby's Chapters 5 and 6

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What did Dan Cody teach Gatsby?

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Dan Cody taught Gatsby about the ways of the wealthy.

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What is Gatsby's real name?

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James Gatz

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How does Gatsby describe Mr. Dan Cody, a man in a photo Nick sees in Gatsby's bedroom?

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He says Cody is an old friend.

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How many years has it been since Gatsby and Daisy have seen each other?

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5 years

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What was Gatsby doing on the shore of Lake Superior in his younger days?

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working as a clamdigger and salmon fisherman.

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What is the significance of the green light in Gatsby's life?

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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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How does Gatsby's past influence his present actions?

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Gatsby's past as James Gatz drives his ambition to reinvent himself and pursue wealth to win Daisy's love.

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What role does Nick Carraway play in Gatsby's story?

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Nick serves as the narrator and provides insight into Gatsby's character and the events of the story.

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What does Gatsby's mansion symbolize?

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Gatsby's mansion symbolizes his wealth, status, and the emptiness of the American Dream.

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How does the theme of social class manifest in Gatsby's interactions?

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Gatsby's interactions reveal the divide between old money (Tom Buchanan) and new money (Gatsby) and the prejudices that come with it.