In this extraordinary masterpiece of a novel, you begin to feel each character, you begin to see them, and you begin to share in their secrets. This novel makes you want to reach in and guide each person to what is morally correct, but the moral decadence are what make it so intriguing. Fitzgerald's use of imagery, symbols, and time add a dimension of indescribable tangibility and vision. .
Fitzgerald's use of imagery is brilliant. From the Valley of Ash to the description of Gatsby's car, everything becomes vivid but in an unreal form, some of the imagery seems as though it comes from an unburied subconscious. .
Fitzgerald consistently uses color imagery to create atmosphere in different scenes, to bring out the characters" personalities, and to reinforce theme development. Even though he refers to a vast array of colors, they differ in prominence and influence. The most prominent color Fitzgerald uses is green. Green is significantly associated with both the green light of Daisy's dock and the "green breast of the new world," which unites the hope and promise of Gatsby' s dream with that of America itself. The color green is traditionally associated with spring, hope, and youth. Throughout the novel, green has many possible interpretations, but its use to explain Gatsby's character is probably the most meaningful in the story. .
One possible meaning of the color green is envy. Gatsby can be seen as an envious, jealous character. He once had the love of his life, Daisy, but now she is married to another man. He spends all of his time and effort in an attempt to win back Daisy. He is also envious of many of the wealthy people around his home. He throws huge parties and extravagant get-togethers so he can relate with the wealthy. This leads one to believe that Gatsby is indeed "green with envy.".
It is also probable that Fitzgerald uses green to symbolize money and it's power in society.
