Topic > The use of modern culture in The Great Gatsby - 902

His character is the main symbol of the fact that money only gives the illusion of happiness (Keshmiri, 2016). The green light that first appears in the film represents Gatsby's desire for Daisy Buchanan, his beloved (The Great Gatsby, 1:05-1:36). The light shines dimly on Gatsby, who at first glance appears to be a monumental and wealthy figure, but in reality represents an isolated character. Not only does the green symbolize “go,” which pushes Gatsby to take action and win over Daisy, but it represents the jealousy that Gatsby has towards Tom Buchanan. Additionally, Gatsby's isolation is represented in his customized vehicle. The yellow car stands out and represents luxury, but separates Gatsby. Daisy's cousin Nick Buchanan recounts a line from his father, "Always try to see the best in people," which foreshadows that Buchanan will be immune to Gatsby's imagination and will see Gatsby's true reality (1:19-1 :24). Another symbolic interpretation in The Great Gatsby is Dr. TJ Eckleburg's eye in the Valley of Ashes. The surname Dr. represents his wisdom and is said to be “the eye of God” (15:05-15:15). The eye watches over the city and what happens during the film, always observing it. Additionally, Gatsby repeats the phrase "Old Sport", which Dan Cody, a millionaire, called Gatsby when he was James Gatz. Gatsby uses the