Flashcard on THE GREAT GATSBY

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What does Tom Buchanan's passion for 'The Rise of the Coloured Empires' reveal about his character?

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Tom fears that his social status and privilege are threatened by change.

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What does Jordan Baker's behavior regarding Prohibition suggest about her character?

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Jordan is rebellious and used to ignoring rules.

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What does Daisy's comment about marrying a 'brute of a man' reveal about her relationship with Tom?

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Daisy knows exactly how to provoke Tom and does so playfully.

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What does Gatsby's position at the party, standing apart and staring at the green light, suggest about his character?

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Gatsby is singularly focused on his personal dream, not the party lifestyle.

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What can be inferred about Gatsby from his first appearance at the party?

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Gatsby is mysterious and driven by a singular longing.

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What does the green light symbolize in 'The Great Gatsby'?

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The green light symbolizes Gatsby's unattainable dreams and hopes.

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How does Fitzgerald use the character of Tom Buchanan to explore themes of privilege and power?

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Tom represents the old money elite, showcasing the arrogance and entitlement that come with privilege.

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What role does the setting of East Egg and West Egg play in the novel?

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East Egg represents old money and tradition, while West Egg symbolizes new money and the American Dream.

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How does Daisy's voice serve as a symbol in the novel?

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Daisy's voice symbolizes wealth and allure, drawing men to her but also representing emptiness.

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What does the valley of ashes represent in the novel?

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The valley of ashes symbolizes the moral and social decay resulting from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth.