The Great Gatsby Color Green Analysis

The Western society is peculiar. It is different from other cultures, as it’s a combination of a number of different cultures from around the world. For many of these people, it is the land of opportunity. "The American Dream," as some call it, can be perceived in a number of different ways. It may be associated with wealth and the idea that if one works hard enough, anything can be achieved without any limitations. For others, it is beyond materialistic possessions, and more regarding America being a destination with unlimited opportunities to succeed. Adam Smith's’ theories behind self interest and the invisible hand, so well describe what people think when it comes to an individual's success and class, regardless of the potential negative

The way Scott Fitzgerald made the color green prominent was by implementing and representing the idea that the large gaps and difference in social class can render one incapable of living out their dreams and fantasies. Upon their first encounter, Nick notices “Gatsby’s often watch[ing] and reaching for the green light at the end of Daisy's dock in East egg across the water. He stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and [when Nick stole a glance he saw] nothing except a single green light, minute and far away, that might have been the end of a dock.” (Fitzgerald 20). Thi first encounter creates curiosity and thought for Nick that perhaps Mr. Gatsby is hoping to pursue what he is looking so far away at. The green light symbolizes the idea of a Daisy’s heart, a goal so unattainable and unreachable, that Gatsby chooses to participate in actions such as bootlegging to match her wealth and class; as well as a rebirth to Jay Gatsby. The desire and admiration Jay Gatsby has towards Daisy dates back to the connection they had before she had married Tom Buchanan. Coincidentally in that time period called the Roaring Twenties, a man in Michigan developed and implemented the first operating traffic light with green illustrating to go forward. This could perhaps tie into the reasoning behind Gatsby’s persistence in pursuing Daisy while knowing full well the difference in wealth is prominent. ‘’If it wasn't for the mist we could see your home across the bay," said Gatsby. "You always have a green light that burns all night at the end of your dock." (Fitzgerald 92). This conversation takes place while the two are at Gatsby's house. He is convinced by her being there, that she is from now on the only significant thing in his life, and the thought of their relationship being a dream fades. He has now achieved what he wanted with her. Gatsby’s