Question

Read this passage from The Great Gatsby:

But above the gray land and the spasms of bleak dust drift endlessly over it, you perceive, after a moment, the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburk. The eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic-their retinas are one yard high. They look out of no face, but, instead, from a pair of enormous yellow spectacles which pass over a non-existent nose.
What do the "eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg" symbolize?
A. The souls of people who never find happiness
B. The invisible poor who care for the wealthy
C. An idea that brings Gatsby great wealth
D, An all-seeing entity who watches with disapproval

Answer 1

The answer is D, an all-seeing entity who watches with disapproval

Step-by-step explanation:

It is not ironic and an accident that the eyes of Doctor TJ overlook a province that is of lower class status, while the rich live in their "eggs". These are the eyes of God, and the billboard is symbolism of religion. Although it is never explicitly entailed, the eyes show that everything is being watched and judged, and also symbolized the difference between reality and appearance.