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    many colors showing symbolism some of this colors are green, yellow, white, red, and gold. I am going to talk about the color green and how the author showed its impact and symbolism throughout this novel.These color often can be associated with people from the novel, for example the green can be associated with Gatsby, the red can be associated with Myrtle, yellow and white can be associated with Daisy, and blue can be associated with T.J. Eckleburg. This symbolic colors give great importance to the

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    their social status. In The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the idea of wealth is seen throughout. Jay Gatsby, who lives next door to Nick Carraway; the Narrator of the story, wants to be with his dream girl Daisy. Gatsby is wealthy and throws parties to impress Daisy. Daisy however, is married to another man Tom Buchanan. Throughout the story the people with money use it to create their social status. In The Great Gatsby F.Scott Fitzgerald uses symbolism to convey, wealth causes people

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    Symbolism is one of many literary elements that enhances a story with it's power of a deeper meaning and reader involvement. Involving the reader is important because it keeps them interested, and allows them to explore what the symbol's meaning is and how it contributes to a storyline. F. Scott Fitzgerald is considered to be a master of this technique. Throughout his novel, The Great Gatsby, he uses symbolism in many ways to contribute to the theme, money effects one's actions, personality, and

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    Symbolism is the practice or art of using an object or a word to represent and abstract idea. An action, person, place word, or object can all have symbolic meaning. When an author wants to suggest a certain mood or emotion, he or she can also use symbolism to hint at it rather than just blatantly saying it” (yourdictionary.com). The 1925 novel The Great Gatsby written by F. Scott Fitzgerald is placed in the summer of 1922 in the town of West Egg on Long Island based around a group of fictional characters

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    significant other. Oftentimes this matrimony is a symbol of the couple’s love for each other. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses symbolism to intrigue the reader and provide a more developed theme. Fitzgerald’s use of symbolism in his novel The Great Gatsby contributes greatly to the theme of staying faithful in marriage. One such example of symbolism is the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg on the billboard in the valley of ashes. Fitzgerald states, “The eyes of Doctor T. J

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    The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of the greatest books of the twentieth century. This book has been read all over the world and will be a staple book that students will read in school for many generations to come. Symbolism was one of the most prominent ways that author F. Scott Fitzgerald could portray Jay Gatsby’s thoughts and feelings. This use of symbolism really helps the storytelling and helps explain the different storylines that happen during this novel. F

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    highly recognized for his use of symbolism in his works of literature. The use of symbolism in any work of literature is very important because it is used to represent something through something else. It is also used to help create emotion and enhance the story. Fitzgerald portrays symbolism in The Great Gatsby through the green light, T.J. Eckleburg, and the colors used for description. The green light is the most significant use of symbolism in The Great Gatsby. The green light represents various

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    Symbolism in the Great Gatsby In F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, he uses an abundance of symbolism to convey the theme of not being able to repeat the past. Some primary examples of symbolism used are the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock, the rain just before Gatsby meets Daisy for the first time in five years, and the clock that Gatsby knocks over while meeting Daisy. The three of these things are all concrete objects that represent the central idea of what’s in the past is stuck

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    The Great Gatsby is one of the most important and classical novel in the twentieth century. Fitzgerald’s novel tells the story about Gatsby trying to relive the past to be with Daisy. The author uses literary elements to portray important themes in the story such as: oxymoron, irony, and symbolism. F. Scott Fitzgerald incorporates certain events in his book by showing us how Gatsby lives his life and what he does for a living. For example, Gatsby is a bootlegger and he sales alcohol in his many “drug

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    Analyzing symbolism from The Great Gatsby Symbolism can be used for representation in stories or as something that could create a deep effect on a story. The symbols can be objects, characters, animals, colors, etc. A novel that holds much symbolism is Scott G. Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby. The central character, Jay Gatsby has been in love with Daisy for a quite long time. While he was at the war, she marries a rude yet, rich guy named Tom Buchanan. Desiring to win her back, Gatsby transmutes

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