I believe it is true.
The definition of theme, “the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.”
Answer:
The valley of ashes between West Egg and New York City consists of a long stretch of desolate land created by the dumping of industrial ashes. 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.
From google:
savagely, cruel.
"he carried out barbaric acts in the name of war"
Answer:
3.
Explanation:
The quote from the Benjamin Franklin's autobiography suggest that the main motivation behind building the library was to improve the lives of his countrymen.
Benjamin Franklin was a major proponent of education and reading, thus establishing a Library Company in 1731 (as written in Franklin's biography).
The excerpt from Franklin's autobiography describes the true purpose of building the library. It was for the betterment of his fellowmen. He writes that after people started reading and educating themselves even the most common tradesmen and farmers attained intelligence as the other gentlemen of the country.
Therefore, option 3 is correct.