Great Gatsby - chapter 1

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Who is Jordan Baker?

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A professional golfer and friend of Daisy's.

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Describe the narrator's house.

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It is a weatherbeaten bungalow squeezed between the mansions.

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How does the novel begin?

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With a piece of advice from his dad.

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From where did the narrator come and why?

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From the Midwest to study the bond business.

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When asked about her daughter, what does Daisy say?

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"I hope she's a beautiful little fool."

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What is the significance of West Egg in the novel?

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West Egg represents new money and the social divide between the wealthy and the nouveau riche.

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Who is Nick Carraway?

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The narrator of the story and a bond salesman.

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What does Tom Buchanan represent in the novel?

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Tom represents the old aristocracy and the moral decay of the wealthy.

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What is the American Dream as depicted in the novel?

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The American Dream is portrayed as an unattainable ideal, corrupted by materialism and social stratification.

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What does Daisy's voice symbolize?

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Daisy's voice symbolizes wealth, allure, and the emptiness of the American Dream.