The 1920’s was the decade that roared, F. Scott Fitzgerald liked to call it “the greatest, gaudiest spree in history”. In Fitzgerald’s novel T he Great Gatsby w e are introduced to the opulent lives of some wealthy east coasters during one of the craziest time periods in American history.All of which they are striving for the American Dream. Fitzgerald uses symbolism throughout his novel to add layers of richness to his message.
The “light at the end of the dock” is Fitzgerald’s most famous symbol. Light is a conventional theme representing hope. It burns across the bay stealing Gatsby’s attention every time. On the other hand Fitzgerald also uses the light to symbolize Gatsby’s unreachable dream of reliving the past with his ex lover Daisy …show more content…
Gold symbolizes wealth and riches. Gatsby’s tie was gold when he went to meet Daisy at Nick’s house. “... Gatsby, in a white flannel suit, silver shirt, and a goldcolored tie,” (Fitzgerald p. 84) Dr. T.J Eckleburg’s glasses were yellow. Gatsby’s party the turkeys turn gold. “...harlequin designs and pastry pigs and turkeys bewitched to a dark gold.” (Fitzgerald p.40) Gatsby’s car is yellow. “It was a yellow car, ... big yellow car. New” Daisy is called the Golden Girl. Gold and Yellow are two colors that continue to be used throughout the novel not just in bits and pieces, Gold and Yellow is everywhere in the novel. Gold; Yellow is known as a universal symbol throughout the world representing …show more content…
It all deals with money, the rich and the poor. The valley of ashes shows that the American Dream is impossible to achieve, no matter rich or poor it will never be reached. The Valley of Ashes is known for being conventional because it represents just a small cultural group.
“Weather” plays an important role in the Great Gatsby. Weather is universal and is all through the novel not just in a little part. “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” “Gatsby, pale as death, with his hands plunged like weights in his coat pockets, was standing in a puddle of water glaring tragically into my eyes.” (Fitzgerald p.86) This shows the awkwardness Gatsby is feeling but it the rain also represents all the sorrow. “...there
The “light at the end of the dock” is Fitzgerald’s most famous symbol. Light is a conventional theme representing hope. It burns across the bay stealing Gatsby’s attention every time. On the other hand Fitzgerald also uses the light to symbolize Gatsby’s unreachable dream of reliving the past with his ex lover Daisy …show more content…
Gold symbolizes wealth and riches. Gatsby’s tie was gold when he went to meet Daisy at Nick’s house. “... Gatsby, in a white flannel suit, silver shirt, and a goldcolored tie,” (Fitzgerald p. 84) Dr. T.J Eckleburg’s glasses were yellow. Gatsby’s party the turkeys turn gold. “...harlequin designs and pastry pigs and turkeys bewitched to a dark gold.” (Fitzgerald p.40) Gatsby’s car is yellow. “It was a yellow car, ... big yellow car. New” Daisy is called the Golden Girl. Gold and Yellow are two colors that continue to be used throughout the novel not just in bits and pieces, Gold and Yellow is everywhere in the novel. Gold; Yellow is known as a universal symbol throughout the world representing …show more content…
It all deals with money, the rich and the poor. The valley of ashes shows that the American Dream is impossible to achieve, no matter rich or poor it will never be reached. The Valley of Ashes is known for being conventional because it represents just a small cultural group.
“Weather” plays an important role in the Great Gatsby. Weather is universal and is all through the novel not just in a little part. “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” “Gatsby, pale as death, with his hands plunged like weights in his coat pockets, was standing in a puddle of water glaring tragically into my eyes.” (Fitzgerald p.86) This shows the awkwardness Gatsby is feeling but it the rain also represents all the sorrow. “...there