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4 Apr 2023

Directions: Read Chapter 2 of the Great Gatsby and answer the following questions on the chart paper pasted around the room.

1. Where is the Valley of Ashes located ?

2. Where does Tom take Nick? Who does he meet there ?

3. Who is George Wilson ? Who is Myrtle? How does Nick describe her?

4. Describe Myrtle's personality once she reaches New York City.

5. Describe the events that occur at Myrtle and Tom's apartment at the end of the evening.

6. What are the Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg? What could they symbolize ?

7. What tone is created by the description of The Valley of Ashes? Explain your choice.

 

Exit Ticket : Reread the first paragraph of Chapter 2. Using Imagery, describe the Valley of Ashes. What words and phrases does Fitzgerald use in his description ?