The Great Gatsby is a story with many aspects that are symbolic of deeper meanings. From the colors Fitzgerald associates with different objects to geographical locations, symbolism can be seen throughout The Great Gatsby. The most obvious of the symbolic colors in the story is the color green. It comes to the mind right away when Nick Carraway, the narrator, says that, "[Gatsby] stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, …
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…l are those of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg on an old billboard in the valley of ashes. After Myrtles death, her husband George is looking at them when he says God sees everything, " (Hermanson). The Great Gatsby is full of symbolism, and the symbols are easily spotted through colors and geographical locations. Just about every aspect of the story is symbolic of more profound meanings if you were to just read it one time through.