The Great Gatsby Quote Analysis

Lights, camera, action; the show has begun. In the fictional book, “The Great Gatsby,” F. Scott Fitzgerald uses the symbolism of Gatsby’s parties, the Valley of Ashes, and the green light to explore how the American dream is corrupt. Ultimately, revealing the consequences of living in a fantasy. Fitzgerald showcases Gatsby’s parties to show the power money has over a person, and how it can’t alter their American dream. Gatsby’s parties were “unbelievably luxurious and never-ending.” The parties were a distraction from reality for the rich because they had it all. But for most of them, they were empty inside. Gatsby was extremely empty, he had no money, and he was known, but he didn’t have any connections. The rich are an example of living the

The rich had the power to cover it up with the money they had. People from the Valley of Ashes aren’t cared about, and both of their deaths going unknown show that they are truly left behind in the American dream. That goes the same for most people and things that live in the Valley of Ashes. They are being looked down upon when traveling on the train. Overall, the Valley of Ashes is a symbol for what is left behind in the American dream and how it isn’t truly real. The green light in the book symbolizes a reach for something people can’t have. The green light was always at a distance from Gatsby, “he would reach out at the green light as if he wanted something.” This light shows the reader the distance Gatsby truly has from reaching the American dream. Gatsby had the money, but he needed more than money to achieve his dream. That is why he was always at the dock, searching for something to complete his dream. After Gatsby's death, Nick went to the doc for one last time to see that, “alluring light that was far away.” It is symbolic of how the light was bright and far away. Gatsby sees hope for the future and hopes to reach his