Color Symbolism in The Great Gatsby

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Color Symbolism in The Great Gatsby Honors English 11

White Innocence Purity Where we see the color white: Descriptions of characters (especially their attire)

Gray and Brown (Or a Lack of Color) Lifelessness Poverty The lack or disappearance of dreams Where we see the colors gray and brown: The Valley of Ashes

Purple Wealth; luxury Where we see purple: Descriptions of various different objects; clothing

Blue Otherworldliness Escape from reality Illusions Where we see the color blue: Gatsby’s garden (and various other places related to Gatsby), the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg

Yellow/Gold Wealth Perfection Superiority Corruption Where we see the colors yellow and gold: Descriptions of people, descriptions of clothing, Gatsby’s car

Green A mixture of blue and yellow – the combination of dreams and wealth Life; vitality Rebirth; new beginnings; the future Where we see the color green: The light at the end of Daisy’s dock

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