The Symbolism Of Color In The Great Gatsby

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white. Even in Daisy’s name we see
white. The Daisy is a white and yellow flower. Daisy also often became
physically white. "His [Gatsby’s] heart beat faster and faster as Daisy’s
white face came up to his own." (p. 112) It is obvious that Daisy is a
very white character. As far as purity goes Daisy spends a great deal of
time trying to appear pure with her white possessions. Perhaps she is pure
to some extent but she is, at least, undoubtedly white.

Green is Gatsby’s color in the Great Gatsby. Green is a symbol of new
wealth and life. In the Christian faith green shows life. Green symbolizes
new birth in the spring time with little trees and budding leaves. Gatsby
is trying to live life but he cannot because he is hampered by his
unbearable desire to be with Daisy. His optimal life is a difficult goal
to achieve because of his inexperience with money. Because his money is new
he does not really understand how to act with it. His wild parties are a
symptom of this. The green light ...

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