27. The valley of ashes symbolizes1 pointthe middle class of America.the moral decay and industrial waste of society created by the rich but dealt with by the poor.hard work and perseverance through difficult times.a place where the rich can go to be morally corrupt without the fear of consequences.28. What had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?1 pointIt represented Gatsby’s desire to forget his parents.It symbolized safety and comfort.It stood for his vision of his future with Daisy.It represented his failure to achieve greatness in the war.29. "Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter — to-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther. . . . And one fine morning ——So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." Based on these closing lines of the novel, which of the following is an accurate interpretation of what the green light could represent? (Check ALL that apply.)1 pointThe wealth and riches we all need in order to achieve happinessThe strive for a better tomorrowThe desire in humans for more, even after an initial goal is achievedAspirations; the pursuit of a dreamDaisy's selfish behavior30. What do the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg, a long forgotten billboard advertisement, and Nick Carraway have in common?1 pointThey reside in the valley of ashes.They are detested by George Wilson.They foreshadow the inevitable fate of Myrtle Wilson, George Wilson, and Jay Gatsby.They serve as silent eyes of judgement in the story; they see all, know all, but do not utter a word of the truth.31. East Egg and West Egg represent1 pointPeople who earn their money through hard work versus people who earn their money by breaking the law.City people versus country people.People who inherited their wealth versus people who only recently came into money.Upper class versus working class.
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- The valley of ashes symbolizes1 pointthe middle class of America.the moral decay and industrial waste of society created by the rich but dealt with by the poor.hard work and perseverance through difficult times.a place where the rich can go to be morally corrupt without the fear of consequences.28. What had the green light on the dock meant to Gatsby?1 pointIt represented Gatsby’s desire to forget his parents.It symbolized safety and comfort.It stood for his vision of his future with Daisy.It represented his failure to achieve greatness in the war.29. "Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that’s no matter — to-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther. . . . And one fine morning ——So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." Based on these closing lines of the novel, which of the following is an accurate interpretation of what the green light could represent? (Check ALL that apply.)1 pointThe wealth and riches we all need in order to achieve happinessThe strive for a better tomorrowThe desire in humans for more, even after an initial goal is achievedAspirations; the pursuit of a dreamDaisy's selfish behavior30. What do the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg, a long forgotten billboard advertisement, and Nick Carraway have in common?1 pointThey reside in the valley of ashes.They are detested by George Wilson.They foreshadow the inevitable fate of Myrtle Wilson, George Wilson, and Jay Gatsby.They serve as silent eyes of judgement in the story; they see all, know all, but do not utter a word of the truth.31. East Egg and West Egg represent1 pointPeople who earn their money through hard work versus people who earn their money by breaking the law.City people versus country people.People who inherited their wealth versus people who only recently came into money.Upper class versus working class.
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The valley of ashes symbolizes the moral decay and industrial waste of society created by the rich but dealt with by the poor.
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The green light on the dock meant to Gatsby that it stood for his vision of his future with Daisy.
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Based on the closing lines of the novel, the green light could represent the strive for a better tomorrow, the desire in humans for more, even after an initial goal is achieved, and the pursuit of a dream.
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The eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg, a long forgotten billboard advertisement, and Nick Carraway have in common that they serve as silent eyes of judgement in the story; they see all, know all, but do not utter a word of the truth.
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East Egg and West Egg represent people who inherited their wealth versus people who only recently came into money.
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