In The Great Gatsby, what does the Valley of Ashes represent?

moral and social decay resulting from materialism

the plight of the less fortunate in American society

the conflict between the new wealth and established wealth

the decadence of New York City

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In The Great Gatsby, what does the Valley of Ashes represent?

moral and social decay resulting from materialism

the plight of the less fortunate in American society

the conflict between the new wealth and established wealth

the decadence of New York City

iosangel · Answer

First and last?

snowflake0531 · Answer

@avamarquez wrote:

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.

https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/gatsby/symbols/#:~:text=It%20represents%20the%20moral%20and,their%20vitality%20as%20a%20result.

xhimarix · Answer

bruh that is so weird im watching the great gatsby rn-

iosangel · Answer

If you're watching it for a test, your teacher will def ask you this question