The Great Gatsby Review A

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Who is the narrator of 'The Great Gatsby'?

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Nick Carraway is the narrator of the story.

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In which decade does 'The Great Gatsby' take place?

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The story takes place in the 1920s.

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Who is Tom Buchanan's lover in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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Tom's lover is Myrtle Wilson.

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True or False: Daisy hopes that her daughter grows up to be smarter than she was.

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False. Daisy expresses a desire for her daughter to be a fool, as she believes it is a better way to live.

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Who lives in the Valley of Ashes?

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George Wilson lives in the Valley of Ashes.

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What does the Valley of Ashes symbolize in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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

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

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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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Who is Jay Gatsby?

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Jay Gatsby is a wealthy man known for his extravagant parties and his love for Daisy Buchanan.

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What does the character of Daisy Buchanan represent?

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Daisy represents the ideal of beauty and wealth, but also the emptiness of the American Dream.

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What is the American Dream as depicted in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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The American Dream is portrayed as a flawed ideal, where the pursuit of wealth leads to moral decay and unfulfilled desires.