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Throughout the novel Fitzgerald uses symbolism quite often. For example Daisy’s voice, the green light at the end of her dock, and the automobiles in the book are three famous symbols. I feel that the green light at the end of her dock was probably one of the m ....

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.... get back together with Daisy. The green light can both symbolize envy and money; however, the most reasonable meaning would have to be one of future hope, especially in Gatsby’s case. The use of a green light at the end of a landing stage to signal a romantic reunion, is similar to the green light at the end of Daisy's dock, which becomes a key image in The Great Gatsby. The initial appearance of the green light occurs when Nick sees Gatsby for the first time, standing in front of his mansion. The light becomes the symbol of hope for a reunion with Daisy. Therefore, this is an appropriate symbol of Gatsby’s life. Gatsby is living alone in a w ....