What Does Gold Symbolize In The Great Gatsby

The Portrayal of Yellow and Gold in The Great Gatsby “The world is glittering with gold, and yellow streamers of sunlight wind through the tree broughts like God was throwing a party!” (Anderson). In The Great Gatsby the colors gold and yellow are used to represent the characters, Gatsby's possessions, and how its tied to symbolism. Yellow and Gold are used to represent Gatsby because of his wealth. He uses his wealth to win back Daisy's attention. Gatsby felt that he wasn't good enough for her because she deserved so much more than he could offer. Gold was the answer. He embellished his life with it to make it seem like he was good enough for Daisy. When Daisy arrived at his mansion she was greeted by “...the pale gold odor of kiss-me-at-the-gate.” (90). Unlike Gatsby who is trying to be better for someone else Daisy is represented by gold and yellow because she left her simple lifestyle in Louisville for Tom, a suitor with money that could fulfill her need of materialistic possessions that she desired. …show more content…
Each weekend Gatsby's parties in his extravagant mansion is where the rich, famous, and individuals are able to be whisked away to a sensational world filled with laughter and dancing. “On buffet tables, garnished with glistening hors d’oeuvre, spiced hams crowded against salads of harlequin designs and pastry pigs and turkeys bewitched to a dark gold.” (40). “The lights grow brighter as the earth lurches away from the sun, and now the orchestra is playing yellow cocktail music, and the opera of voices pitches a key higher.” (40). While Gatsby has an abundance of wealth and gold possessions including such as his car, the hat, and the toilet, they are all there to impress Daisy and win her