Question

Respond in 3-5 complete sentences.

Explain the significance and meaning of Dr. Eckleberg’s eyes in Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Be sure to explain the significance of the location of the billboard, the scenes in which the eyes are observed, and the relation to the theme of The Great Gatsby. Your response should be three to five sentences in length.

Answer 1

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Dr. Eckleberg's eyes on the billboard located in the Valley of Ashes symbolize the eyes of God or a moral authority watching over the characters in the novel. They are observed in scenes when characters like George Wilson and Tom Buchanan are feeling guilt or being confronted with their moral failings. The eyes serve as a constant reminder of the characters' corruption, materialism, and moral decay, reflecting the overarching theme of the novel regarding the corrupting influence of wealth and the American Dream.