The Great Gatsby Chapter 4-5

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What does JUXTAPOSITION mean?

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Placing two or more things side by side to emphasize the link or contrast between the items.

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What was Nick's response to Gatsby's statement about earning money for his house?

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"I thought you inherited your money."

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What type of gems did Gatsby say he lived like a young RAJAH collecting?

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Rubies.

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Why did Daisy's parents forbid her to go to New York?

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She was trying to say goodbye to Gatsby before he left for war.

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What happened to Daisy a half hour before her bridal dinner?

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She was drunk and crying.

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What is the significance of Gatsby's house in relation to his character?

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It symbolizes his wealth and the lengths he goes to impress Daisy.

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How does Fitzgerald use the character of Nick Carraway in the story?

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As the narrator, Nick provides a moral perspective and insight into the other characters.

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What does the green light symbolize in The Great Gatsby?

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

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What role does the Valley of Ashes play in the novel?

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

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How does Tom Buchanan's character contrast with Gatsby's?

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Tom represents old money and traditional values, while Gatsby embodies new money and the American Dream.