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Color symbolism is really popular in novels written during the 1920’s. One such example is Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby. There is much color symbolism in this novel, but there are two main colors that stand out more than the others. ... Green shows many thoughts, ideas, attitudes, and choices that Gatsby has throughout the story. ...
The color green, as it is used in the novel, symbolizes different choices the character, Gatsby, can make during his life. ... This warns Gatsby that he should not pursue his dream for getting Daisy back, because his chance has passed and everything is as it should be. ... ” This can be interpreted as meaning Gatsby should go for his dream without hesitation. It implies that Gatsby and Daisy are meant to be together and nothing should stop Gatsby from his destined happiness and love with Daisy. It inspires hope for Gatsby that he is on the right path, heading towards the best years of his life. ... Gatsby changes his entire persona for a better, more sociable, image and status. ... ”
White is the other color symbolism interlaced into this novel.
Approximate Word count = 922
Approximate Pages = 3.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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