In The Great Gatsby, how does the setting of the corridor called the “Valley of Ashes” affect the story?

Select the two correct answers.

It is the scene of darker parts of the story, such as the revelation of Tom’s affair and the tragic accident that ends Myrtle’s life.

It highlights the poverty and isolation that exists for people like George Wilson, who have been left behind by those with money and social status.

It is the route to and from New York City and provides an escape for the characters from their everyday lives in the Egg villages.

It emphasizes the role of industry in creating financial opportunities for people like Gatsby and Nick, who were not born wealthy.

(B) It highlights the poverty and isolation that exists for people like George Wilson, who have been left behind by those with money and social status.

Explanation:

The reason the author has them drive through that area was to represent the darker side of the story, which relates to Myrtle's death and Daisy's greediness as she is only focused on ending Tom's affair and getting back at him, since clearly Daisy only wants status and wealth, not Gatsby.

It also points out those left by people who chose money and status over them, like George Wilson. This is relevant to Daisy's greediness and Tom's affair with Myrtle.