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What does Nick tell Gatsby before leaving him?

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Gatsby is worth more than Daisy and her rotten friends.

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What compliment does Nick give Gatsby?

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"They're a rotten crowd. You're worth the whole bunch put together."

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What does George Wilson believe about the man in the yellow car?

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He was having an affair with Myrtle.

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Why does Gatsby want the gardener to wait to drain the pool?

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He has never used it and wants to take a swim.

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How does Wilson find out Myrtle is having an affair?

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He found the dog leash.

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What is the significance of the green light in The Great Gatsby?

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It symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future, particularly his desire for Daisy.

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How does Gatsby's past influence his character?

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Gatsby's humble beginnings and his desire to reinvent himself drive his ambition and obsession with wealth.

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What role does the valley of ashes play in the novel?

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

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How does Fitzgerald use color symbolism in The Great Gatsby?

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Colors like green, yellow, and white symbolize various themes such as hope, decay, and purity.

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What does the character of Tom Buchanan represent?

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Tom represents the old money elite, privilege, and the moral decay of the upper class.