Gatsby asks the groundskeeper not to drain the pool. Why? In light of what happens at the very end of this chapter, how is this exchange symbolically meaningful?

Gatsby instructs his servant not to drain the pool because he hasn't used it all summer. Ironically, the first time Gatsby uses the pool is his last. Gatsby's reasoning for not draining the pool symbolizes his effort to hold onto his dreams.

Explanation:

just took the test;

argument: "it's time to wage a war against britain to secure american freedom."

claims: "america has tried every peaceful method available for seperating from england" & "the americans' petitions to the king have been turned away by him."

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