The Great Gatsby, Chapter 6

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What is Jay Gatsby's legal name?

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James Gatz

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How old was Gatsby when he changed his name and decided to remake himself?

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17

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Why didn't Gatsby get any money after Dan Cody's death?

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Because of some legal loophole that gave the money to someone else

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Who does Gatsby want to impress when he throws his extravagant parties?

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Daisy

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Who said, "You can't repeat the past"?

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Nick

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What does Gatsby's transformation from James Gatz to Jay Gatsby symbolize?

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The pursuit of the American Dream and the idea of self-invention.

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What role does Nick Carraway play in the story?

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He is the narrator and serves as a moral compass for the other characters.

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How does Gatsby's wealth affect his relationships?

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It creates a facade of success but ultimately leads to isolation and unfulfilled desires.

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What is the significance of the green light at the end of Daisy's dock?

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

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What does the valley of ashes symbolize in the novel?

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