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Symbols of Wealth and Despair in The Great Gatsby: Chapters 1 & 2

In "The Great Gatsby," Chapters 1 and 2, the interconnections of wealth and character among Tom and Daisy reveal the darker aspects of the American Dream. The green light symbolizes Gatsby’s unattainable aspirations, while the Valley of Ashes reflects the moral and social decay of America. The billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg serves as a haunting reminder of lost ideals. Myrtle's allure and Tom's brutal treatment expose class divides and social dominance, illustrating the complexities of love and power within the narrative's landscape.

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Symbols of Wealth and Despair in The Great Gatsby: Chapters 1 & 2

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  1. The Great Gatsby Chapters 1 & 2

  2. Chapter 1: • Tom & Daisy are unified by wealth and character • Green light =symbol of all Gatsby’s dreams

  3. Chapter 2: • Valley of the Ashes = symbol of the wasteland that America has become & is directly related to the “foul dust that floated in the wake of [Gatsby’s] dreams” —quote from chapter 1

  4. Eyes of Dr. TJ Eckleburg Think about what this billboard might represent as we read

  5. Myrtle Wilson— possesses a primitive vitality that makes her attractive/likable to Tom and audience • Tom’s attack on her = how Tom uses, abuses, preys upon, and scorns all others not in his class

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