The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
Outline
I. Introduction
A. Symbolism
B. Thesis Statement: In the classic novel, The Great Gatsby, the author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, creates a satirical work of literature that uses symbolism to point out geographical and environmental characteristics throughout the different settings of the story.
II. Color
A. Symbolic location of the green light.
III. West Egg and East Egg
A. Geological and social values portrayed
IV. Valley of Ashes
A. Social and moral decay
V. Types of settings
A. Social setting
B. Geographical setting
VI. Dr. Eckelburg’s sign
VII. Conclusion
Symbolic Representation of Settings Symbolism is used by authors as an object that opens doors to the real meaning. In this regard, symbolism, which in this case is objects, characters and actions that communicates deeper meaning than what is actually written (Online-literature.com, 1). It is necessary to note that both Conventional and traditional symbols in literature often work in much the same way given that they both convey meaning and thus they are used to suggest ideas that tend to be more universal than just the physical aspect. In the classic novel, “The great Gastby”, the author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, creates a satirical work of literature that uses symbolism to point out geographical and environmental characteristics throughout the different settings of the story. With regard to the above, this essay seeks to discuss symbolic representation of settings used by the author.
Colors that may appear to be simple can sometimes be used symbolically depending on the location, or the context in which the author uses them. The way the author places a character gives the audience clues as to their personality and how they would want them to be seen. For instance in the book “The great Gastby”, a green light is situated towards the end of Daisy’s East Egg dock and it is not visible by an individual who
Outline
I. Introduction
A. Symbolism
B. Thesis Statement: In the classic novel, The Great Gatsby, the author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, creates a satirical work of literature that uses symbolism to point out geographical and environmental characteristics throughout the different settings of the story.
II. Color
A. Symbolic location of the green light.
III. West Egg and East Egg
A. Geological and social values portrayed
IV. Valley of Ashes
A. Social and moral decay
V. Types of settings
A. Social setting
B. Geographical setting
VI. Dr. Eckelburg’s sign
VII. Conclusion
Symbolic Representation of Settings Symbolism is used by authors as an object that opens doors to the real meaning. In this regard, symbolism, which in this case is objects, characters and actions that communicates deeper meaning than what is actually written (Online-literature.com, 1). It is necessary to note that both Conventional and traditional symbols in literature often work in much the same way given that they both convey meaning and thus they are used to suggest ideas that tend to be more universal than just the physical aspect. In the classic novel, “The great Gastby”, the author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, creates a satirical work of literature that uses symbolism to point out geographical and environmental characteristics throughout the different settings of the story. With regard to the above, this essay seeks to discuss symbolic representation of settings used by the author.
Colors that may appear to be simple can sometimes be used symbolically depending on the location, or the context in which the author uses them. The way the author places a character gives the audience clues as to their personality and how they would want them to be seen. For instance in the book “The great Gastby”, a green light is situated towards the end of Daisy’s East Egg dock and it is not visible by an individual who
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