"The Great Gatsby"--Chapter 2

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What is the 'valley of ashes'?

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A barren, lower-middle class area separating East Egg from West Egg.

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What are the 'eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg'?

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An illustration on a billboard overlooking the valley of ashes.

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What does Mr. McKee tell Nick about Gatsby?

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Gatsby is the nephew of Kaiser Wilhelm.

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Who does Tom take Nick to meet?

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His mistress.

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What did Tom do to Myrtle when she mentioned Daisy’s name?

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He hit her and broke her nose.

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What does the valley of ashes symbolize in the story?

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

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How does Fitzgerald use the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg in the novel?

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As a symbol of the eyes of God watching over the corruption of society.

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What is the significance of Tom's character in Chapter 2?

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He represents the brutality and carelessness of the wealthy.

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How does Nick describe Gatsby in Chapter 2?

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As a mysterious figure with a questionable past.

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What role does Myrtle play in Tom's life?

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She is Tom's mistress, representing his infidelity.