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What grows in abundance on the road between West Egg and New York?
ashes
What color are the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg?
blue
What was traversed by a foul river, according to Nick?
draw bridge
Why did Tom take Nick off the train at the ashheaps?
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What was the name of the garage Tom took Nick into?
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What does Mr. Wilson want to buy from Tom?
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What one word does Nick use to describe Wilson's wife?
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As Wilson's wife walked toward Tom, what did she do to her lips?
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What color is used to describe much of the location and events at the start of this chapter?
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Where does Tom ask Wilson's wife to meet him at the train station?
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What does Tom say when Nick asks him if Mr. Wilson objects to him seeing Mrs. Wilson?
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What was the Town Tattle?
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What did Mrs. Wilson want to buy from a street vendor?
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What was Mrs. Wilson's first name?
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Where was Myrtle's apartment in New York City located?
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Why did the reluctant elevator-boy get straw and milk?
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Who is described as a worldly girl of about thirty with a solid, sticky bob of red hair?
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Who was the pale feminine man from the flat below?
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What hovered like an ectoplasm on the wall of the apartment?
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What does Mrs. Weberhardt do?
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What does Mr. McKee do for a living?
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The sister to Mrs. Wilson seems to know whom from West Egg?
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What does Tom suggest to Myrtle regarding a photo study of her husband?
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What does Catherine confide to Nick?
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Catherine tells Nick that she has just come back from where?
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Why did Myrtle marry her husband?
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What did Myrtle's husband have to borrow for his wedding?
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What does Myrtle start to tell Nick about?
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What did Tom do when Mrs. Wilson became insistent on saying Daisy's name over and over?
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Study Notes
Great Gatsby - Chapter 2 Study Notes
- Location: Ashes grow abundantly between West Egg and New York, symbolizing decay and desolation.
- Doctor T.J. Eckleburg's Eyes: Described as blue, they represent the moral and spiritual decay of society.
- Foul River: Nick describes a river crossed by a drawbridge, highlighting the industrial and dreary nature of the area.
- Tom's Intentions: Tom takes Nick off the train to introduce him to his mistress, indicating his infidelity.
- Garage Name: Tom brings Nick to a garage named "Repairs George B Wilson Cars Brought and Sold."
- Mr. Wilson's Interest: George Wilson expresses a desire to buy Tom's car, suggesting his need for financial assistance.
- Myrtle Wilson: Nick describes Wilson's wife as "thickish," emphasizing her physicality and perhaps her lack of sophistication.
- Myrtle's Actions: As she approaches Tom, she wets her lips, portraying her seductive nature.
- Color Imagery: Grey dominates much of the chapter's setting, reflecting a bleak and lifeless environment.
- Meeting Place: Tom instructs Myrtle to meet him at a newsstand on the lower level of the train station.
- Tom's Lies: When asked about Mr. Wilson's objections, Tom dismisses concerns, calling Wilson "dumb" for thinking he wouldn’t notice.
- Town Tattle: A magazine referenced, indicating the gossip and societal scrutiny present in their lives.
- Myrtle's Desire: She wants to buy a dog from a street vendor, a trivial but symbolically significant purchase.
- Myrtle's Full Name: Revealed to be Myrtle, adding depth to her character.
- Myrtle's Apartment: Located on the top floor of a New York City building, symbolizing her aspirations yet her current social status.
- Elevator-Boy's Service: He brings straw and milk for the dog, highlighting the absurdity and frivolity of the situation.
- Catherine's Description: A worldly girl with sticky red hair, indicating her social status and character style.
- Mr. McKee: A pale, feminine man living in the flat below, contributing to the eclectic mix of characters.
- Ectoplasm on the Wall: A dim enlargement of Mrs. Wilson's mother serves as a ghostly presence in the apartment.
- Mrs. Weberhardt's Profession: She examines people's feet in their homes, suggesting her intrusive nature.
- Mr. McKee's Career: He is a photographer, representing the desire for visual documentation of life.
- Gatsby Connection: Myrtle's sister is aware of Gatsby, implying his influence even among lesser-known characters.
- Photo Study Suggestion: Tom suggests a photo study of George Wilson, highlighting the mockery of working-class individuals.
- Catherine's Confession: She reveals that Myrtle and Tom despise their spouses, indicating the theme of discontent.
- Recent Travel: Catherine mentions returning from Monte Carlo, underscoring their pursuit of wealth and luxury.
- Myrtle’s Marriage: She married George Wilson believing he was a gentleman, revealing her misplaced values and desires.
- Wedding Borrowing: Myrtle's husband had to borrow a suit for their wedding, emphasizing a theme of pretense and desperation.
- Tom's Violence: Tom punches Myrtle, breaking her nose when she repeatedly mentions Daisy's name, showcasing his relentless dominance and aggression.
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