The Great Gatsby is considered to be the "great American novel" by many because the main character of the story is said to "embody the innocence of the American dream." ... In the case of Gatsby, he uses light as a symbol to show our society's "movement into darkness." ... Some say that Daisy can be used as a symbol for America. ... The sun is a symbol for hope and vitality and growth. ... Scott Fitzgerald proves this fact in The Great Gatsby. ...

• Word Count: 2165
• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: High School

Fitzgerald, as a member of "the lost generation", publish his The Great Gatsby in 1925 and confirmed his status as a chronicler and poet laureate in the jazz age. ... As we know, books are the symbol of spiritual wealth, nevertheless, the fine books in Gatsby's library whose pages even hadn't been cut were just for decoration, which is very satirical. ... White is the symbol of purity and in Gatsby's eyes, Daisy "in white" is the pure goddess and his restless puisuit. ... The symbolism of the hero evidently plays a vital role throughout the story.From the legendary life of Gatsb...

• Word Count: 1437
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The novel, The Great Gatsby by F. ... The Great Gatsby is a description of the decay of the American Dream and the desire for money and materialism. ... Another symbol of great importance is Gatsby's house. ... Lastly, the final symbol used in The Great Gatsby to show the failure of society was the use of the large advertisement of Dr. ... The Great Gatsby is a great portrayal of the corruption of society and the fall of the American Dream. ...

• Word Count: 1611
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School