Theme Of Imagery In The Great Gatsby

The melodious clinking of cocktails and the exploding laughter of people, gracefully dance from the pages of The Great Gatsby into the imagination of readers, luring them into the halls of Gatsby’s mansion. If words mimic vehicles transporting the audience from the real into the fantasy, then F. Scott Fitzgerald plays the chauffeur; his exploitation of imagery allows them to experience the frenetic carouse. Furthermore, Fitzgerald anesthetized the audience with intoxicating rounds of imagery such as Nick’s ominous encounter with Gatsby. Although the introspective luminary remains aloof during the beginning of the party in chapter three, Nick listens intently to the sporadic rumors from the other guests. However, following their meeting,