At the end of chapter one, we are first introduced to Jay Gatsby through this quote. In the passage, Gatsby is reaching for a “minute and far way” green light. Later on, in chapter four, we acquire that this green is coming from a light that burns at the end of Daisy’s dock. Daisy is the woman that Jay Gatsby loves, and he purchased his home due to its proximity to Daisy’s home since it’s just across the bay. This connects to the subject of the American Dream because it represents Gatsby’s dreams and hopes for his future. The American Dream is the ideal for citizens of the U.S. that all people have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through their hard work and determination. In “The Great Gatsby”, the green light symbolizes