The Great Gatsby

why might the "dirty wasteland" symbolize?

chapter 2 in the great Gatsby.

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The wasteland is filled with ashes and is completely without color and life. The wasteland symbolizes a complete lack of morals in both East and West Egg; it is so dreary it gives little hope that things will ever improve. The area is completely a symbol of destitute poverty and moral decay.