The image of hope is a constant portrait hanging in the backdrop of The Great Gatsby. It is arguable that Jay Gatsby values two things above all others, love and money. The two motivations converge in Fitzgerald's use of the color green, a symbol that represents the blend of love and money, as well as Gatsby's ultimate goal, a spring-like renewal that would put his past behind him and plant the seeds for a future with Daisy. ... Much the success of Jay Gatsby is due to this, but much of his downfall is also. ... She is the one who was driving and kills Myrtle and kills her with G...

• Word Count: 568
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In The Great Gatsby, Scott Fitzgerald uses the color green in regards to many different aspects of the novel. ... The color green is also used in The Great Gatsby to represent money and wealth. ... The green light is near Gatsby. ... The light becomes, for Gatsby, the symbol of a reunion with Daisy, where he believes he will win her true love. ... Compared to the great distance that had separated him from Daisy it had seemed very near to her, almost touching her. ...

• Word Count: 1898
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the "roaring twenties" depicts the post-war generation of the newly rich and wannabes, whose extravagant lifestyles center around parties, wealth and affairs. ... Gatsby emphasizes his desire and wish to win Daisy over. ... Gatsby watches over the water many times, reaching to Daisy. ... This symbol contrasts greatly with the color green portraying "new money". ... Revealed through many characters, yellow exemplifies the idea of falsity and corruption in the Great Gatsby. ...

• Word Count: 1255
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Fitzgerald's use of imagery, symbols, and time add a dimension of indescribable tangibility and vision. ... The light becomes, for Gatsby, the symbol of a reunion with Daisy. This is a wonderful and appropriate symbol of Gatsby's life. ... There is an array of other symbols used in this novel; eyes seem to have a peculiar part. ... Fitzgerald uses eyes as an important symbol throughout the novel (and on the cover) to help clarify the different perspectives. ...

• Word Count: 1529
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Fitzgerald's use of Symbolism and Imagery in the Great Gatsby Fitzgerald has used a tremendous amount of symbolism and imagery in The Great Gatsby. ... Green symbolizes many things in The Great Gatsby. ... And if we look at the little details that Gatsby didn't think about we notice that Gatsby is only trying to show that he has "old wealth". ... The green light is a symbol for a reunion with Daisy for Gatsby. This also suggests that Nick is a useful tool for Gatsby to get closer to Daisy as Nick already now's Daisy so he could bring Gatsby to Daisy. ...

• Word Count: 794
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School