The Great Gatsby Actual Flashcard

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What does the green light symbolize in The Great Gatsby?

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It symbolizes hope, desire, or an unreachable dream.

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Who is Myrtle Wilson in The Great Gatsby?

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Tom Buchanan's mistress.

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Where do Daisy and Tom live in relation to Gatsby and Nick?

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They live across the Long Island Sound.

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Which 'Egg' represents the 'Old Money' families?

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East Egg.

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What is the main theme of The Great Gatsby?

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The pursuit of the American Dream and its disillusionment.

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Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

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Nick Carraway.

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What does the Valley of Ashes represent?

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

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What is Gatsby's real name?

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James Gatz.

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What does the color green often symbolize in literature?

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Hope, envy, or new beginnings.

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

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They symbolize the eyes of God, watching over the moral decay of society.