How does Fitzgerald use details of setting and imagery to establish a mood in the opening pages of chapter 2

Fitzgerald uses details of the setting that uses hyperbole in order to establish an uncomfortable environment in the opening pages of chapter 2. For example, Fitzgerald uses the phrase "valley of ashes" which causes the imagery of chaos and darkness. "A valley of ashes" refers to a street filled with grey particles in the air and on the ground which creates a dull environment. Since ashes connote death and fires, this phrase can make many of the readers feel very uncomfortable. Another example Fitzgerald

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  • Include at least 3 examples
  • Include conclusion

Fitzgerald uses details of the setting that uses hyperbole in order to establish an uncomfortable environment in the opening pages of chapter 2. For example, Fitzgerald uses the phrase "valley of ashes" which causes the imagery of chaos and darkness. "A valley of ashes" refers to a street filled with grey particles in the air and on the ground which creates a dull environment. Since ashes connote death and fires, this phrase can make many of the readers feel very uncomfortable. Another example used by Fitzgerald was while describing the "grotesque gardens". Fitzgerald uses this phrase to emphasise images of a beautiful garden being completely deformed into an ugly one. The use of these words really makes the readers think about the ruins of the city since

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  • Personally, I think that I did all I tried to aim for although, I did not have enough examples and a conclusion since I ran out of time. I think that I could have had a better explanation to everything I wrote which would make it much nicer for the readers to read

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