Theme Of Wealth In The Great Gatsby

In the novel The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald depicts the theme of The “American Dream” is corrupted by the desire of wealth using the literary devices and/or techniques of symbolism, imagery, and juxtaposition. In each chapter, James Gatz (Gatsby), Tom and Daisy Buchanan exploits their desires; however, the desire of money can disrupt their dreams. In the beginning, F. Scott Fitzgerald depicts the theme of The “American Dream” is corrupted by the desire of wealth using the literary device of symbolism. At the end of chapter one, Gatsby looks towards the green light from Daisy’s deck, the color green represents the symbolism of his dreams, wishes, and his ambition as Nick stated, “Involuntarily I glanced seaward-- and distinguished nothing except a green light, minute and far
Second, F. Scott Fitzgerald depicts the theme of The “American Dream” is corrupted by the desire of wealth using the literary devices of imagery. From the viewpoint of Nick he described, “He took a pile of shirt and began throwing them, one by one for us, shirts of sheer linen and thick silk and fine flannel which lost their folds as they fell and covered the table… ‘They’re such beautiful shirts,’ she sobbed, her voice muffled in the thick folds” (98-9). 8 We can speculate and obtain an image in our mind of the pride Gatsby has and how he shows it in order to capture Daisy’s absolute attention. Lastly, F. Scott Fitzgerald depicts the theme of The “American Dream” is corrupted by the desire of wealth using the literary device of juxtaposition. There are two eggs “West Egg, and “East Egg” as being described, “I agree that it was splendid. ‘Yes.’ His eyes went over it, every arched door and square tower. ‘It took me just three years to earn the money that bought it.’ ‘I thought you inherited the money”