What Does The Light Symbolize In The Great Gatsby
Money, a Light, and an Eye: Beyond the Substance
Dreams. A condition or achievement that is longed for. An aspiration. Dreams can give one hope and courage to complete some of their wildest fantasies. They can build desires in one's hearts, and bring individuals closer together. In the novel, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald demonstrates the idea that dreams are not always obtainable they are mere illusions. He best conveys this idea to the readers through the symbolism of money, the green light, and the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg because they play an integral role in urging the characters to dream.
Money, an imperative symbol in the novel, is a theme seen from the beginning, ever since Nick relocates to become wealthier. The whole idea of the story revolves around money and becoming rich to obtain love. This green paper symbolizes Gatsby's desire to be with Daisy and also Myrtle's way of bringing Tom closer to her. Myrtle believes that Tom can …show more content…
Nick's first vision of Gatsby is of his neighbor's trembling arms stretched out toward the green light. After Daisy and Gatsby's successful reunion, a mist conceals the green light, visibly affecting Gatsby. The "possibly it had occurred to him that the colossal significance of that light had now vanished forever," (123??) image suggests Gatsby realizes he must face the reality of Daisy, rather than the ideal he created for her. Gatsby would hope that the light would come closer and that Daisy would be closer to him too, but because the dock is separated by a body of water, there will always be a constant distance between the two. This just illustrates that Gatsby and Daisy are not destined to be together, no matter how much their heart desires. Just like the water sets the two docks apart, Daisy's social status separates her from Gatsby. Thus, leaving Gatsby no choice but to dream about them uniting
Dreams. A condition or achievement that is longed for. An aspiration. Dreams can give one hope and courage to complete some of their wildest fantasies. They can build desires in one's hearts, and bring individuals closer together. In the novel, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald demonstrates the idea that dreams are not always obtainable they are mere illusions. He best conveys this idea to the readers through the symbolism of money, the green light, and the eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg because they play an integral role in urging the characters to dream.
Money, an imperative symbol in the novel, is a theme seen from the beginning, ever since Nick relocates to become wealthier. The whole idea of the story revolves around money and becoming rich to obtain love. This green paper symbolizes Gatsby's desire to be with Daisy and also Myrtle's way of bringing Tom closer to her. Myrtle believes that Tom can …show more content…
Nick's first vision of Gatsby is of his neighbor's trembling arms stretched out toward the green light. After Daisy and Gatsby's successful reunion, a mist conceals the green light, visibly affecting Gatsby. The "possibly it had occurred to him that the colossal significance of that light had now vanished forever," (123??) image suggests Gatsby realizes he must face the reality of Daisy, rather than the ideal he created for her. Gatsby would hope that the light would come closer and that Daisy would be closer to him too, but because the dock is separated by a body of water, there will always be a constant distance between the two. This just illustrates that Gatsby and Daisy are not destined to be together, no matter how much their heart desires. Just like the water sets the two docks apart, Daisy's social status separates her from Gatsby. Thus, leaving Gatsby no choice but to dream about them uniting