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