In The Great Gatsby, how does the setting of the corridor called the “Valley of Ashes” affect the story? Select the two correct answers. It is the route to and from New York City and provides an escape for the characters from their everyday lives in the Egg villages. It emphasizes the role of industry in creating financial opportunities for people like Gatsby and Nick, who were not born wealthy. It highlights the poverty and isolation that exists for people like George Wilson, who have been left behind by those with money and social status. It is the scene of darker parts of the story, such as the revelation of Tom’s affair and the tragic accident that ends Myrtle’s life.