The Great Gatsby Review

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How is Gatsby introduced into the novel?

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Gatsby is introduced through a conversation between Nick and Jordan, and later Nick sees him on the lawn in the moonlight.

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What college did Gatsby go to?

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Gatsby attended Oxford.

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What is the secret about Tom?

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Tom has a mistress.

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What does the statement about the movement of water symbolize?

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It symbolizes the idea of 'in with the new, out with the old'.

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What does the comparison of the man selling the dog to John D. Rockefeller illustrate?

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It demonstrates that the wealthy elite are no different than the common person because their tactics are the same.

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Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

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Nick Carraway is the narrator.

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What does the green light symbolize in the novel?

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The green light symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future.

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What is the significance of the Valley of Ashes?

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

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How does Daisy Buchanan's voice contribute to her character?

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Daisy's voice is described as being full of money, symbolizing her allure and the materialism of her world.

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What role does the weather play in the novel?

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The weather often reflects the emotional states of the characters, such as rain during Gatsby and Daisy's reunion.