Symbolism in Great Gatsby Symbolism in the Great Gatsby Cary L. ... This green light is one of the central symbols of the novel. ... Gatsby's being significant to symbolism of green light. ... Most obvious symbol is Valley of Ashes. ... Eckelberg's eyes are God-like symbol. ...
Two main symbols used throughout his work are the eyes of Dr. ... Color plays a major part of the symbolism in the novel. ... I feel symbolism is what made F. ... His use of symbolism and imagery allows the book to come alive to the reader. ... His use of symbolism also allows the reader to understand each character's personality and why they acted the way they did; because each character has a different interpretation of each symbol. ...
Scott Fitzgerald uses point of view, and symbolism to represent the American Dream and the downfall of those who attempt to reach such illusory goals. ... Fitzgerald also uses symbolism to represent the American Dream. ... The East and West Egg acts as a symbol of this in its physical makeup. ...
(Lewis 48 ) In the novel The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses the uses of literary technique of symbolism to reflect what life in the 1920's was like, through Fitzgerald's eyes. ... Fitzgerald's negative views of society are society are also portrayed through his depiction of certain guests at Gatsby's parties.The symbol of the two women dressed identically in yellow at Gatsby's party represent the values of the people of the 20's. ... Through Fitzgerald's use of symbolism to describe the costumed characters of the 20's the reader can learn to constantly an...
In order to show this corruption, he uses many symbols to support his cause. 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. ... First of all, Gatsby and Daisy's reunion starts amid the rain falling, which is symbolism for melancholy and dullness. ... The sun is a symbol for hope and vitality and growth. ...
