Symbolism In The Great Gatsby

Part I of Essay
When looked up in the dictionary, it is states that symbolism is the art of relating something concrete that represents or suggests another thing that cannot in it self be represented or visualized. Authors use symbolism as a way of inserting special hidden message that wo ....

Part II of Essay
.... to the flower, the yellow center resembles the sun (G205). This suggests a brilliance or beauty about Daisy. Their spacious home is described as having shades of red, white, and cream, and overlooking the bay. This portrays them as a member of an elite upper class. Snobbishly commenting on his house, Tom states, "I've got a nice place here"(GG5). In the beginning of the novel, the green light on Daisy's dock seen by Gatsby symbolized promise, hope, and renewal. But by the end of the novel, the wealth accumulated by Gatsby for the hop ....