Color symbolism is used repeatedly throughout The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In almost every chapter of the book, colors give the reader insight into the characters. The interpretation of the colors differs for each person, which can dictate people’s understanding of the book. The famous green light symbolizes Gatsby’s longing for Daisy and the wealth of East Egg. Nick says it is “an extraordinary gift of hope” and a “romantic readiness” (Fitzgerald 2). When Fitzgerald mentions the color blue, it is often associated with the working class. This includes the uniform of Gatsby’s chauffeur, and the billboard looking over the valley of ashes. When describing Daisy, it is said that “a damp streak of hair lay like a dash of blue paint across