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Why did Daisy marry Tom?

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Daisy married Tom because Gatsby went off to war and Tom had money and status.

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What do we not know because of the 1st person narration?

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We do not know what is said between Daisy and Gatsby in private.

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What quotation best shows why Nick is 'inclined to reserve all judgments'?

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'Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone...just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the same advantages that you've had.'

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'A cheerful red and white colonial mansion'?

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Personification.

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What is the climax of the novel?

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The climax of the novel is when Tom, Gatsby, and Daisy have the argument in the hotel room in New York.

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Define personification.

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is the significance of Gatsby's hope?

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Gatsby's hope represents the American Dream and the idea of striving for an ideal.

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How does Nick Carraway serve as a narrator?

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Nick serves as a first-person narrator, providing a subjective view of the events and characters.

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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 desires, particularly his longing for Daisy.

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What role does social class play in the novel?

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Social class creates divisions between characters and influences their relationships and actions.