Great Gatsby - chapter 1

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From where did the narrator come and why?

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The narrator, Nick Carraway, comes from the Midwest to study the bond business.

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Who is Jordan Baker?

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Jordan Baker is a professional golfer and a friend of Daisy Buchanan.

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From what point of view is the novel The Great Gatsby narrated?

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The novel is narrated from a first-person point of view.

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Describe the Buchanan's house.

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The Buchanan's house is a formal and traditional colonial Georgian mansion.

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Describe the narrator's house.

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The narrator's house is a weatherbeaten bungalow squeezed between the mansions.

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What is the significance of the green light in The Great Gatsby?

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

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Who is Tom Buchanan?

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Tom Buchanan is Daisy's wealthy and aggressive husband.

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What does the valley of ashes symbolize?

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

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What is the relationship between Daisy and Gatsby?

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Daisy and Gatsby were once in love, but Daisy married Tom while Gatsby was away.

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What does Nick Carraway think of Gatsby?

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Nick admires Gatsby's hope and determination, despite his flaws.