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  Describe the ambiguity in Nick's initial descriptions of Gatsby.

  Posted by cking08 on Nov 5, 2009 at 09:31 AM

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  In The Great Gatsby, (specifically Chapter 5) what arouses Nick's suspicions about Gatsby's past?

  Posted by chiligirly3 on Nov 4, 2009 at 09:24 PM

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  What is Gatsby’s assessment of the type of person Jordan Baker is in The Great Gatsby?

  Posted by jcramer11 on Nov 3, 2009 at 06:40 PM

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  What contradictions are used in chapter 3 in the Great Gatsby? I only want to know 3...but the more the better...  

  Posted by kev25 on Nov 3, 2009 at 04:00 PM

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  Which Characters in The Great Gatsby archive the american dream? and how?

  Posted by stevencook on Nov 3, 2009 at 09:02 AM

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  Why is Geography important in The Great Gatsby? 200-300 words

  Posted by stevencook on Nov 3, 2009 at 07:09 AM

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  List all of the rumors told about Gatsby in chapter four.

  Posted by notabigreader27 on Nov 3, 2009 at 05:13 AM

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  What is significant about the imagery within chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby?

  Posted by gatsby-2009 on Nov 2, 2009 at 01:27 PM

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  To what extend does fitzgerald present a negative attitude towards the society portrayed in chapters 2 & 3?

  Posted by teletubbiemummy on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:09 AM

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  What is the function of the symbolism in the Great Gatsby?

  Posted by bookworm-bev on Nov 1, 2009 at 02:16 PM

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   Describe the Buchanans and their background. How are they related to the narrator in The Great Gatsby?

  Posted by bigboyb on Oct 30, 2009 at 08:11 AM

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  What image does Fitzgerald use to describe Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby?

  Posted by pookygirl on Oct 27, 2009 at 11:58 AM

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  In the first chapter, what does Tom's behavior reveal about his character?

  Posted by pookygirl on Oct 26, 2009 at 11:40 AM

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  In chapter 7, Myrtle watches Tom fill the car with gas. What are the two wrong conclusions that she draws?

  Posted by totallyoriginal on Oct 25, 2009 at 02:30 PM

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  Why were Jay Gatsby's plans unsuccessful?

  Posted by the-pumpkin-king on Oct 25, 2009 at 01:11 PM

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  In the book The Great Gatsby, why does Gatsby start throwing shirts on his bed?

  Posted by motogirl94 on Oct 20, 2009 at 10:30 AM

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  who was jay gatsby, his parents, his appearance, and his occupation before he reinvented himself

  Posted by mickey1214 on Oct 19, 2009 at 04:33 PM

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  How does Fitzgerald use point of view to convey theme in the Great Gatsby?

  Posted by yerich on Oct 18, 2009 at 02:46 PM

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  In "The Great Gatsby" are there a examples of irony?

  Posted by mcdlax1 on Oct 17, 2009 at 06:51 PM

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  What are the strengths and weakness of Jay Gatsby platonic vision in The Great Gatsby?

  Posted by hhuisden on Oct 17, 2009 at 05:18 PM

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  What are some symbols in Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby?

  Posted by frank0478 on Oct 14, 2009 at 01:45 PM

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  Why does the great Gatsby end the way it does? Does this work out?

  Posted by panipinto on Oct 14, 2009 at 01:07 PM

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  What proof does The Great Gatsby provide that Daisy marries Tom for his wealth?

  Posted by fulla on Oct 14, 2009 at 09:18 AM

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  What is the valley of ashes in The Great Gatsby?

  Posted by lbowers3 on Oct 13, 2009 at 11:04 AM

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  Why does Fitzgerald have the Owl-Eyed Man attend Gatsby's funeral? What might he represent?

  Posted by nickchris on Oct 12, 2009 at 03:48 PM

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  What are the some crimes related to The Great Gatsby in 1920s?

  Posted by ilker on Oct 12, 2009 at 12:52 PM

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  Are there any suggestions that you can make to help improve my thesis statement about "The Great Gatsby?"

  Posted by segen-haile on Oct 11, 2009 at 05:51 PM

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  Using chapters 8 and 9 of "The Great Gatsby," describe the young James Gatz.

  Posted by nickchris on Oct 11, 2009 at 03:04 PM

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  What season of the year is it in Chapter 8 and 9? Explain how the passing of the season is a suitable background for the novel's action.

  Posted by christato71 on Oct 11, 2009 at 01:00 PM

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  What is Wolfshiem's final remark to Nick to explain why he wouldn't be attending Gatsby's funeral?

  Posted by nickchris on Oct 10, 2009 at 12:57 PM

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  Whar does Nick say is the only compliment he ever gave Gatsby and why does he respect Gatsby?

  Posted by christato71 on Oct 10, 2009 at 12:51 PM

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  In "The Great Gatsby," does Gatsby deserve to be called "Great"?

  Posted by mkruse on Oct 8, 2009 at 04:50 PM

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  How does Jordan Baker determine her own fate in The Great Gatsby?

  Posted by fulla on Oct 7, 2009 at 04:13 PM

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  How do Gatsby's feelings change during the course of chapter 7?

  Posted by jakmbjh on Oct 7, 2009 at 10:05 AM

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  Why does Fitzgerald list all of Gatsby's party guests?

  Posted by theamericandream on Oct 6, 2009 at 10:22 AM

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  Why are Wilson and Gatsby considered sympathetic? What are their differences and similarities?

  Posted by candiebeach22 on Oct 5, 2009 at 04:00 PM

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  How does Nick interpret or explain the events that lead up to Gatsby's death in The Great Gatsby?

  Posted by panipinto on Oct 5, 2009 at 01:42 PM

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  In Chapter 9 of The Great Gatsby, how does Nick know what Mr. Wilson is thinking?

  Posted by alphacompany on Oct 5, 2009 at 01:40 PM

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  How does Fitzgerald create atmosphere when describing the valley of ashes?

  Posted by stevencook on Oct 5, 2009 at 09:48 AM

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  In chapter 7 of "The Great Gatsby," why does Gatsby fire his domestic staff?  Who does he use instead?

  Posted by brunette17 on Oct 4, 2009 at 06:58 PM

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  What is the weather like in chapter 7 of "The Great Gatsby?" What does it symbolize?

  Posted by christato71 on Oct 4, 2009 at 09:23 AM

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  How is the story "The Great Gatsby" an ironic inversion of a knightly quest for the grail?

  Posted by claytonk on Oct 4, 2009 at 07:35 AM

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  In The Great Gatsby, how does Tom discover that Daisy loves Gatsby?

  Posted by nickchris on Oct 3, 2009 at 12:25 PM

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  Why does Gatsby stop his parties and replace his servants?

  Posted by christato71 on Oct 3, 2009 at 07:24 AM

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  Describe the ambiguity in Nick’s initial descriptions of Gatsby in Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.

  Posted by dannygleeson on Oct 1, 2009 at 05:08 PM

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  How does the first part of chapter 9 in The Great Gatsby attempt to sort out the results of Gatsby's death?

  Posted by panipinto on Oct 1, 2009 at 03:50 PM

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  Does Gatsby have a diregard for the consequences of his actions? If so, provide a quote from the book to prove the statement.

  Posted by ajk on Sep 30, 2009 at 12:56 PM

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  What events lead up to Gatsby's death?

  Posted by panipinto on Sep 30, 2009 at 11:53 AM

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  Why does Nick scold Gatsby?

  Posted by nickchris on Sep 30, 2009 at 04:54 AM

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  What is Myrtle's goal in The Great Gatsby?

  Posted by xramonx313x on Sep 29, 2009 at 04:42 PM