"The great Gatsby" contains many symbols open to the interpretation of those who are reading the book and relating them to the themes presented in the story. One of these symbols is Dr. Eckleberg’s eyes, which are painted on a billboard facing the Valley of the Ashes (a dangerous, demoralized, ugly place resulting from the greed of the rich).
These eyes can represent the eyes of God, judging the greed, pride and dehumanization of American society that is always in search of wealth and goods, even if it implies the destruction of other people and the sadness of many.
This meaning is related to the "American dream" that is portrayed as one of the themes of this book. Thus, the billboard sends the message of how the American dream can be empty and disadvantageous in some situations.
The correct answer is "Between 1800 and 1850. London's population more than doubled" (page 18)
Explanation:
"The Great Stink" is a text that describes the social, economical, and political conditions in London in the 19th century, especially during the period known as the Great Stink during which there was a sanitary crisis.
In this context, the section "Between 1800 and 1850. London's population more than doubled" supports the statement "The 19th century was a time of rapid change in London" because this statement explains how the social conditions evolved during a short time due to a rapid increase in the population. Considering this rapid growth had a great impact on other factors such as politics, economy, and even health.
The narrator's friend suggested that he ask Wheeler about Leonidas Smiley because he think that person is made up.
