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... Fitzgerald’s use of imagery, symbols, and time add a dimension of indescribable tangibility and vision.
Fitzgerald’s use of imagery is brilliant. From the Valley of Ash to the description of Gatsby’s car, everything becomes vivid but in an unreal form, some of the imagery seems as though it comes from an unburied subconscious. ... Green is significantly associated with both the green light of Daisys dock and the "green breast of the new world," which unites the hope and promise of Gatsby s dream with that of America itself. ... Throughout the novel, green has many possible interpretations, but its use to explain Gatsby’s character is probably the most meaningful in the story. ... Gatsby can be seen as an envious, jealous character. ... This leads one to believe that Gatsby is indeed "green with envy. ... Gatsby needs money to live the life that he does. Gatsby also feels he needs the money to get back together with Daisy. Gatsby has a large green lawn and green ivy going up his house. Inside Gatsby’s car, the passengers sit "in a sort of green leather conservatory. ... " All of these things represent the riches, as well as the importance of money in Gatsby’s life.
The color green can both symbolize envy and money; however, the most reasonable meaning would have to be one of future hope, especially in Gatsby’s case. The initial appearance of the green light occurs when Nick sees Gatsby for the first time, standing in front of his mansion and stretching out his arms to ". ... " The light becomes, for Gatsby, the symbol of a reunion with Daisy.
This is a wonderful and appropriate symbol of Gatsby’s life. Gatsby is living alone in a world of "darkness," trying to seize one small thing to bring him happiness.
Approximate Word count = 1502
Approximate Pages = 6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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