Symbolism is used to express the deeper meaning of something that seems ordinary, and often times they contribute to the novel on a significant basis. In The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the use of symbolism is prevalent throughout the novel. One of the most important symbols that appears frequently in this literature are the eyes of T.J. Eckleburg. There are many reasons as to why they exist. Because this book includes many aspects of the nineteen-twenties American Dream, this symbol is defies the realism of it. Also, it helps the readers understand more about some of the characters such as Tom and Daisy. Lastly, it contributes to the climax of the novel and the falling actions that proceed that. The eyes of T.J. Eckleburg play a
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Eckleburg is an important symbol that guides the storyline of the novel from the start to finish. It becomes more noticeable during the climax, when Myrtle was killed, what they eye actually symbolizes as. For instance, a quote states, “Standing behind him Michaelis saw with a shock that he was looking at the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg which had just emerged pale and enormous from the dissolving night. “God sees everything,” repeated Wilson” (167). Wilson becomes crazy after Myrtle’s death. He thinks that Gatsby was the person that killed her when in reality, he didn’t. The eye clearly serves as a symbolism for God in this case since Wilson says, “God sees everything.” There is a really clear link between the eyes of Eckleburg and God because they watch over everything that had happened and know the real truth. However, because Wilson is so ignorant, he shoots Gatsby when he is in the pool. This resulted in “a thin red circle in the water” (170) which shows that he is bleeding. This is a falling action that takes place after the climax which is when the eyes witness the accident. Eventually, this leads to the fall of Gatsby which is also known as a denouement. Nick says, “After two years I remember the rest of that day, and that night and the next day, only as an endless drill of police and photographers and newspaper men in and out of Gatsby’s front door” (171). This shows how much attention Gatsby is receiving after his death before everyone leaves him resulting in the end of something
Eckleburg is an important symbol that guides the storyline of the novel from the start to finish. It becomes more noticeable during the climax, when Myrtle was killed, what they eye actually symbolizes as. For instance, a quote states, “Standing behind him Michaelis saw with a shock that he was looking at the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg which had just emerged pale and enormous from the dissolving night. “God sees everything,” repeated Wilson” (167). Wilson becomes crazy after Myrtle’s death. He thinks that Gatsby was the person that killed her when in reality, he didn’t. The eye clearly serves as a symbolism for God in this case since Wilson says, “God sees everything.” There is a really clear link between the eyes of Eckleburg and God because they watch over everything that had happened and know the real truth. However, because Wilson is so ignorant, he shoots Gatsby when he is in the pool. This resulted in “a thin red circle in the water” (170) which shows that he is bleeding. This is a falling action that takes place after the climax which is when the eyes witness the accident. Eventually, this leads to the fall of Gatsby which is also known as a denouement. Nick says, “After two years I remember the rest of that day, and that night and the next day, only as an endless drill of police and photographers and newspaper men in and out of Gatsby’s front door” (171). This shows how much attention Gatsby is receiving after his death before everyone leaves him resulting in the end of something