The green light is significant throughout the book because it represents Gatsby’s dream. At the beginning of the book, the light is far away and Gatsby is reaching out to it. He is trying to attain his dream. When Gatsby is with Daisy later in the book, there is a mist that hides the distance between the two. However, the mist does not actual represent the distance between the two because the distance is still the same, and Gatsby’s sight is simply clouded. The color green is also associated with money. Daisy has been living surrounded by money all her life, and that is what sets her apart from many other people. Her wealth is easily visible, and is stated multiple times to be apparent not only in her physical attributes but also her voice. At the end of the book, Gatsby dies pursuing his dream and never achieves it. The distance is still the same as it was in the beginning, just as Daisy has not been affected by Gatsby’s yearnings for her. …show more content…
Gatsby’s car and home both flaunt the color yellow, which is intended to represent his superficiality. He has not gained his wealth and power through the same means as the East Eggers, meaning he is not the same as Daisy. Gatsby attaining money is not the same as Daisy being born into money, which represents a distinction between the two that can never fade. Gatsby’s money was also obtained through illegal means, which is perfectly represented by Gatsby’s affinity with the color yellow. The ending is another perfect use of the color yellow as Gatsby disappears into the yellowing leaves, which represents Gatsby’s death surrounded by