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Unpacking Symbols in The Great Gatsby: Hope, Corruption, and the American Dream

Explore the rich symbolism in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," including the iconic green light representing Gatsby's hope to recapture his past with Daisy. Delve into the Valley of Ashes, symbolizing the corruption and decay brought on by greed, and Dr. T.J. Eckleburg's eyes, which reflect the moral emptiness of the American Dream. Analyze weather patterns representing mood and the significance of clocks in Gatsby's desire to stop time. Discover how the symbols of wealth, such as Gatsby's car, and the contrast between West Egg and East Egg redefine aspirations and social class.

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Unpacking Symbols in The Great Gatsby: Hope, Corruption, and the American Dream

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  1. The Great Gatsby Literary Notes – Symbols

  2. Symbols • the green light • Gatsby’s hope to recapture the past. • the Valley of Ashes • corruption caused by greed

  3. Symbols • Dr. T.J. Eckleburg’s eyes • American dream surrounded by corruption of greed • Gatsby’s mansion • American dream; his attempt to capture the past

  4. Symbols • weather • reflects mood – rain/sun at Daisy & Gatsby’s meeting; extreme heat during confrontation • clocks • Gatsby’s attempt to stop time, turn back time

  5. Symbols • Wolfsheim’s cufflinks • brutal criminal underworld • music/songs • attempt to cover up problems or corruption • “yellow cocktail music”

  6. Symbols • uncut books • illusion of depth; extreme wealth • Faded timetable with guest list • “moths” – famous partygoers • names are grey - corruption

  7. Symbols • Gatsby’s clothes • depends on colors • also, wealth • Gatsby’s car • cream = rich; yellow later shows corruption of his dream

  8. Symbols • West Egg • new money that won’t last • think sunset • East Egg • old money that will endure • think sunrise

  9. Symbols • the Midwest • honesty, integrity, “real” life uncorrupted by greed. • New York • greed, Roaring Twenties (loose morals, etc.)

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