Read the following excerpt from the last chapter of The Great Gatsby. After Gatsby's death the East was haunted for me like that,

distorted beyond my eyes' power of correction. So when

the blue smoke of brittle leaves was in the air and the wind

blew the wet laundry stiff on the line I decided to come

back home.

Which statement most plausibly analyzes the aesthetic impact of the

excerpt?

A. By bringing the story full circle, the author leaves the reader

satisfied, though sad, about unfulfilled dreams.

B. By linking Nick's departure to the changing seasons, the reader

feels assured that the story will end on a positive note.

C. By describing Nick's failing eyesight, the author connects it with

the billboard ad for T. J. Eckleburg.

D. By describing Gatsby's disillusionment, the author links it with the

emptiness of the American Dream.

Answer:A. By bringing the story full circle, the author leaves the reader satisfied, though sad, about unfulfilled dreams.

Explanation:

The Great Gatsby is a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1925. The narrator, Nick Carraway, tells a story about a man called Jay Gatsby, who was once Nick's neighbor.

In this excerpt from the last chapter, Nick metaphorically explains his feelings after Gatsby's death. He notes that 'the East was haunted for me [Nick ] like that', and that he eventually decided to move away. The reader is left satisfied because Nick's attitude towards Gatsby's death demonstrates that he truly was Gatsby's friend. However, there is also the tone of sadness, as Gatsby's dreams never came true. Gatsby was a true believer, always looking for good in people, and his unconditional love for Daisy led to his tragic death.