Great Gatsby Chapter 2

Literally, the valley of ashes is the place that ashes grow everywhere. It symbolizes the poverty and hopelessness.

They both have relationship to Myrtle, while George is her husband and Tom is her "boyfriend." They both don't know much about their wives. Tom is rich while George is poor. Myrtle and Daisy are both Tom's lovers, while Daisy is her wife and Myrtle is his mistress. Both are unpleasant with their marriage. Daisy is cousin of Nick while Myrtle isn't. Daisy is described having bright eyes and bright mouth, while Myrtle has vitality. Daisy is rich while Myrtle is poor.

Myrtle is mentioned to be reading gossip magazines. She also believes Tom will leave Daisy and marry her.

His eyes represent God staring down upon and judging American society as a moral wasteland.

The puppy was bought but was left unnoticed in the party. No one but Nick seems to care for him, even Myrtle, who bought him. This represents the carelessness of the characters.

No, Tom will never leave Daisy. Tom enjoys have control of situations, and having two women to himself means he will be able to dominate both of them. Also, he views himself as superior because of his wealth, which Daisy also has, but Myrtle does not.