Symbols are used to represent something else by association, resemblance, or convention, for example works like Death of a Salesman, Catcher in the Rye, and The Great Gatsby. The Great Gatsby issues many symbols which are reflected in the film as well as the novel. ... The biggest symbol is the rise and fall of Gatsby's and Daisy's relationship. ... The themes of the film in The Great Gatsby relate to the themes of the novel a great amount. ... Overall The Great Gatsby contains great amount of irony, symbolism, and foreshadowing. ...

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Speech of Persuasion Critical Review of The Great Gatsby The portrayal of symbols in the novel In the novel, The Great Gatsby, there were many symbols set up by F. ... Many of the symbols she used wouldn't usually be thought of as a symbol. ... Gatsby seems to always be staring or thinking about the green light. ... All that Gatsby wants is to get back together with Daisy. ... Another symbol is "The Eyes of Doctor T. ...

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In Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby, symbolism sets up the reader to fully understand the plot and character's actions in the story. The green light is an especially profound symbol that develops the relationship between Gatsby and Daisy. ... Fitzgerald includes the symbol of the green light as a representation of Gatsby and Daisy's complicated relationship, which commences with Gatsby's obsessive desire and longing for Daisy, progresses with confusion in their partnership, and concludes with an inescapable fate. ... Compared to the great distance that had separated h...

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The Role of Symbolism in The Great Gatsby What would a novel be like without the vital use of symbolism? ... In The Great Gatsby, Scott Fitzgerald uses many symbols and motifs to help explain the setting of his story. ... Ecklburg, and the weather are some of the symbols and motifs being used in this novel. ... They motifs in the Great Gatsby are constantly portraying and developing the themes in the novel. ... The symbols and motifs in The Great Gatsby are definitely significant to the novel. ...

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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. ...

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