Questions and Answers
What does the color green represent in The Great Gatsby?
What does the green light represent?
Gatsby's dreams are always just out of reach.
What does the water between Tom and Gatsby's houses symbolize?
Deeply romantic dreams of unreality.
What do the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg represent?
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What does East Egg symbolize?
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What does The Valley of Ashes represent?
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Nick Carraway's nickname is ______.
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What do Wolfsheim's cuff links represent?
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Study Notes
Colors Symbolism
- Green symbolizes wealth, growth, dreams, envy, and the power of money.
- Gold signifies wealth and the turning of light, hinting at opulence.
- Red conveys richness, elegance, and danger, suggesting both allure and threat.
- White represents innocence, fairness, purity, and beauty, contrasting darker themes.
The Green Light
- Represents Gatsby's unattainable dreams, highlighting the elusiveness of his aspirations.
Water Separation
- Symbolizes the chasm between reality and Gatsby's romantic dreams, suggesting idealism and disillusionment.
Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg
- Could represent the eyes of God, overseeing the moral decay and the characters' actions in the story.
East Egg vs. West Egg
- East Egg represents the old money and established wealth, signifying elitism and tradition.
- West Egg embodies new money, indicating a different social perspective and the challenges of self-made status.
Valley of Ashes
- Represents the poor and the consequences of the excess and moral decay associated with the wealth of others.
Character Nicknames
- Nick Carraway is referred to as "ordinary seed," emphasizing his grounded nature amid the extravagance.
- Gatsby is seen as re-making himself from average to great, reflecting the theme of transformation.
- Meyer Wolfsheim is likened to a wolf, symbolizing organized crime and a predatory nature.
- Tom Buchanan embodies conservative, rich, and dull characteristics, representing the status quo.
- Daisy is likened to a flower, symbolizing beauty but also superficiality and lack of depth.
Wolfsheim's Cuff Links
- Made of human molars, symbolizing a blend of sophistication and barbarism, highlighting themes of morality and corruption.
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Explore the rich symbolism found in the first three chapters of 'The Great Gatsby'. This quiz uses flashcards to highlight key symbols such as colors and the iconic green light, illustrating their deeper meanings in relation to themes of wealth and dreams.
