The Great Gatsby (Chapter 7)

Ashlynn McNamara

Figurative Language

A major symbol used in this novel is the green light at the end of  Daisy's dock. The green light symbolizes Gatsby's goal in the future which is to be with Daisy. For example, in Chapter 1 it states; "he stretched out his arm towards the dark water in a curious way , and, as far as I was from him, I could have sworn he was trembling" (Fitzgerald.20). This illustrates Gatsby reaching out for Daisy. The trembling represents the nervousness of which he was feeling while seeing the green light, knowing thats where Daisy lives. 

There is also the use of simile in Chapter 3. It states; "In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars" (Fitzgerald.39). Simile is used in this statement because it is comparing men and girls to moths. Illustrating the fast movements and actions the men and girls took while at the parties.