In Chapter Two of "The Great Gatsby", Nick goes on a Trip to New York with Tom and his mistress Daisy. He goes to New York, also called the "Valley of Ashes". There is a billboard of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg, with eyes looking over the city. Some may infer that these eyes are Gods eyes, almost like a spiritual force. The eyes, may suggest the lack godliness in all of the characters lives. Tom goes to New York with his mistress, when his wife Daisy is at home. Accompanied by them is Nick, who is Daisy's cousin, but he seems to not care that Tom is cheating on Nick's own cousin. Although everyone is sinning, it seems to symbolize that God is watching them do these immoral acts, such as adultery. Tom is also seen bossing Nick around in New York (such as when he gets off the train), this implicating representations on his arrogant and demanding character, and also representing Nicks character as someone who is reserved and obedient, complying to orders and rules. Nick doesn't seem to refute Tom's demands, implying that he looks up to wealthy people such as Tom and Gatsby.
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