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Romashka-Z-Leto [24]
3 years ago
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What is the meaning of the valley of ashes in the great gatsby?

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Masteriza [31]3 years ago
3 0
It represents the moral and social decay that results from the uninhibited pursuit of wealth, as the rich indulge themselves with regard for nothing but their own pleasure. The valley of ashes also symbolizes the plight of the poor, like George Wilson, who live among the dirty ashes and lose their vitality as a result.
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