Great Gatsby 1-9

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Where do Daisy and Tom live across from Gatsby and Nick?

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Long Island Sound

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Why won't Tom give up Daisy?

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Because she is one of his possessions.

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What is Fitzgerald’s version of the American dream?

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The decay of idealism in exchange for material success.

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What does Gatsby gain from his association with Dan Cody?

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An education in the ways of the wealthy, and how to act around those with money.

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Why does Nick condemn the idle rich?

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For making messes of other lives and not cleaning them up.

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What does the green light symbolize in The Great Gatsby?

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Gatsby's unattainable dreams and hopes for the future.

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How does Gatsby's background influence his character?

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He comes from humble beginnings, which drives his desire for wealth and status.

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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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What is the significance of the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?

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They represent the eyes of God watching over the corruption of society.

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How does Daisy's voice contribute to her character?

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It is described as being full of money, symbolizing her allure and the materialism of her world.