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# 2 is metaphor hope that helps
Although Nick doesn't realize it yet, the valley of ashes is where Tom's mistress lives, and he is about to meet her. The valley of ashes symbolizes poverty, hopelessness, and the death of dreams. It is a poverty-stricken area where people like George Wilson work hard but never get ahead enough to pursue their dreams.
