1. Color Symbolism in The Great Gatsby
Honors English 11

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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