What Does The Green Light Symbolize In The Great Gatsby

Gatsby is the epitome of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s depiction of the American Dream through The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is a story that tells a story. The main character, Jay Gatsby, relates to Fitzgerald as they both rose from poor financial hardship to wealth and fame. Through the eyes of Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby is an example of the American Dream, which is not possible. The themes present in Gatsby include the green light symbolism and the relationship between Daisy and Gatsby. However, I believe the American Dream is achievable by working hard and earning success. The symbolism of the green light depicts why Gatsby hasn't achieved the American Dream. The color green and the green light symbolize Gatsby’s failure in the

This began Gatsby's quest for Daisy and the American Dream. On page 180, Tom starts,” I thought Of Gatsby's wonder when he first picked out the green light at the end of Daisy's dock." Tom then realizes the green light is Daisy's house. Another example,’’ Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes..” ((Fitzgerald 180). Fitzgerald wants the readers to realize Gatsby would chase Daisy continuously, just to not be with her. The green light represents the hope and wants of the American dream to be chased. Gatsby’s relationship with Daisy started this obsession. Throughout The Great Gatsby, we are taken through the difficulties of Gatsby and Daisy’s relationship. Gatsby and Daisy come from 2 different financial backgrounds, which is why Gatsby’s dream of true love and wealth isn’t complete. Nick and Gatsby had a conversation about Gatsby’s desire to be with Daisy and marry her. Nick states, “He talked a lot about the past, and gathered that he wanted to recover something, perhaps some idea of himself, that had gone into loving Daisy” (Fitzgerald 110). Nick is saying Gatsby speaks about a time where Gatsby had ideals of being with Daisy, past and