... the valley of ashes show the separation of the classes socially, it also physically separates the poor from the rich. The poor live in a literal representation of their social status. The valley of ashes is dirty, dark, and lifeless, just like the occupants. Fitzgerald portrays the valley of ashes as a figurative prison for the poor and an obstacle for the rich. Whereas all the other settings of the ... as innocent as she may appear, she is selfish and ruthless. The Valley of Ashes is an important symbol in The Great Gatsby, and it greatly contributes to one of the largest themes in the...

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• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School