Symbolism in The Great Gatsby

What is one thing that the green light in The Great Gatsby symbolizes?

• Gatsby's unattainable dream and hope

• The isolation of Tom

• Being poor as an immigrant

• Envy for Gatsby's lifestyle

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The area described as an industrial wasteland full of ash and soot in The Great Gatsby is:

• The Valley of Ashes

• West Egg

• East Egg

• Manhattan

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What do Doctor T. J. Eckleburg's eyes symbolize?

• The eyes of God frowning on the moral decay symbolized by the Valley of Ahes

• Mom and pop small businesses

• Materialism

• The illusion of wealthy advertising

What does the dichotomy between East Egg and West Egg represent?

• A conflict between old money and new money.

• A cultural clash.

• A geographical divide.

• None of the above.

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What does the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock primarily symbolize?

• Gatsby’s love for Jordan

• The American Dream and Gatsby’s hopes

• Gatsby’s desire for wealth alone

• The corruption of the 1920s

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The Valley of Ashes represents:

• The lavish wealth of the East Egg residents

• The despair and decay of the working class

• A thriving industrial center

• The unfulfilled dreams of the wealthy

Which of the following is not associated with the color green in The Great Gatsby?

• The Long Island Sound

• George Wilson’s sickly face

• The cover of Gatsby’s books

• The allegedly green car that hits Myrtle

What do the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg primarily symbolize? (Choose two answers.)

• A meaningless advertisement

• The moral decay of society

• The eyes of God watching over human sin

• Gatsby’s longing for Daisy

Which character frequently gazes toward the green light?

• Nick Carraway

• Jay Gatsby

• Tom Buchanan

• Jordan Baker

As discussed in class, the symbolism of the green light changes throughout the novel: How does it evolve?

• It evolves from representing Gatsby's dream to symbolizing the unattainable.

• It doesn't evolve, but remains constant throughout the narrative.

• It solely represents wealth and social status.

• It only signifies hope without any change.

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