GG Chapter 2

You should probably at least know the answers to these...

• Who is Dr. T.J. Eckleberg?
• What is the "valley"?
• Who are George and Myrtle Wilson?
• When is this chapter taking place?
• How did Myrtle and Tom meet?
• What happened to Myrtle at the end of the chapter and why?
• Why does Nick describe the valley of the ashes as “fantastic” and “grotesque”?
• Why does he say that Doctor T.J. Eckleburg’s eyes “brood on over the solemn dumping ground?”
• Why is Myrtle attracted to Tom? Why does she put on airs when they get to the New York apartment?
• Does Wilson suspect that Myrtle and Tom are having an affair?
• Why does Tom break Myrtle’s nose?
• How do the rumors about Gatsby contribute to his image and reputation?