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What are the “eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg” literally and figuratively in the Great Gatsby?

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God's Judgment, & the decay of the American dream

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The eyes of T.J. Eckleburg literally are shown on a medical practice billboard. Figuratively, these eyes can be seen as the eyes of God, watching over the corrupt society of the 1920's. These eyes symbolize the loss of spiritual values across America.
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