The Green Light

The symbolism of the green light interested me greatly. I looked at it for a simple symbol of Daisy but when Emily brought up jealousy, I began to agree. That green light shown from the dock Daisy had with another man, Tom. Gatsby would give anything to be Tom and with Daisy. The light could easily be an example of the jealousy Gatsby had for Tom because of Daisy. Also, money which is green could be embodied by the light. Daisy and Tom are very wealthy with alot of "old" money while Gatsby is "new" money. The light could be enforcing the contrast between the two. Also, in class the light was brouhgt up to symbolize a goal, something to strive for. This for Gatsby makes perfect since. For the last years of his life, he put every effort and movement in to obtaining Daisy. The green light shining from her dock every night reminded him of this goal in his life.