- Gatsby's car- In this chapter we learn more about Gatsby's infamous car. It is described as "a rich cream color, bright with nickel, swollen here and there in its monstrous length with triumphant hatboxes and supper-boxes and tool-boxes, and terraced with a labyrinth of windshields that mirrored a dozen suns (pg. 68)." In the beginning of this chapter, Gatsby and Nick get pulled over by a cop while driving through the Valley of Ashes. Because of this, Gatsby's car symbolizes the carelessness and recklessness of the wealthy during this time period.
- the Green Light- Towards the end of this chapter Nick realizes that Gatsby is in love with Daisy: "Then it had not been merely the stars to which he had aspired on that June night (pg. 83)." Nick begins to realize that when he first saw Gatsby looking across the bay at the green light, he was longing for Daisy. I believe that the green light represents Gatsby's longing for Daisy and his hope that someday they may be together. I also think that the light could even symbolize the American Dream itself.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Symbols in Chapter Four
In Chapter Four of The Great Gatsby, we see a variety of symbols:
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I agree with your idea of the green lights symbolism. Good quotes!
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I like your quotes to drive home your ideas, good explanations!
Juliana, your quotes are fabulous! And I really like your theory about the Gatsby's car!
I really your idea of Gatsby's car and the quote in there pulled the whole thing together
The representation of the color green itself could also trigger thoughts on what the green light could symbolize. I do agree with your theory though!
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