F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is rich with symbolism, and one of its
most enduring symbols is the green light at the end of Daisy Buchanan’s dock.
It serves as a powerful representation of Gatsby’s dreams, particularly his
longing for Daisy and the idealized future he envisions with her. However, the
green light also reflects broader themes of the novel. Through its shifting
meaning - hope, desire, and ultimately disillusionment - Fitzgerald uses the
green light to explore the central tensions of the Jazz Age, exposing the gap
between dreams and reality.…
