Question 21
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2018
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby*, the green light at the end of Daisy's dock and the valley of ashes are both prominent images. Identify the symbolic meaning of the green light, explain how it contrasts with the symbolism of the valley of ashes, and deduce what this contrast reveals about the author's view of the American Dream.
Answer Options
A.
The green light symbolizes wealth and social status, while the valley of ashes symbolizes the natural beauty of the countryside; their contrast shows that Fitzgerald views the American Dream as a celebration of prosperity.
B.
The green light represents Daisy's love for Gatsby, whereas the valley of ashes represents the hope of renewal; their contrast indicates that Fitzgerald believes the American Dream can be restored through love.
C.
The green light stands for the moral purity of the characters, while the valley of ashes stands for the inevitable decline of society; their contrast suggests that Fitzgerald thinks the American Dream is an unattainable moral ideal.
Correct Answer
D.
The green light symbolizes Gatsby's unattainable hope and future, while the valley of ashes symbolizes moral decay and the emptiness of materialism; their contrast shows that Fitzgerald sees the American Dream as a corrupted illusion.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The green light symbolizes Gatsby's unattainable hope and future, while the valley of ashes symbolizes moral decay and the emptiness of materialism; their contrast shows that Fitzgerald sees the American Dream as a corrupted illusion.
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This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2018
Literature In English
Question 21.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2018
Gce Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
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