Valley of Ashes: Located in the middle of Long Island, the Valley of Ashes is where NYC dumps the industrial ashes. This is where George Wilson's car garage is located. This also represents the poor wealth and social decay. It also shows how the rich prefer to only care about themselves and their own pleasure.
Green Light: Throughout the novel, Gatsby reaches his arms towards a green light. The green light is at the end of Daisy's dock. When he reaches out, it makes him feel that he is getting closer with her and his hopes and dreams.
Weather: There are a few examples in the novel where weather has an impact on the mood in certain situations. When Daisy and Gatsby are reunited, it beings to poor which makes things a bit awkward and depressing. When Gatsby is shot, it is the first day of autumn so it adds cheer in the air. The majority of the novel is taken place in the summertime.
West and East Egg: Long Island is split up between two eggs. The West Egg represents "New Money" and the people who live there have earned the money they have. East Egg is where the people live who have invested their money or when their money has been passed down from generations. It resymbols "old money".
Green Light: Throughout the novel, Gatsby reaches his arms towards a green light. The green light is at the end of Daisy's dock. When he reaches out, it makes him feel that he is getting closer with her and his hopes and dreams.
Weather: There are a few examples in the novel where weather has an impact on the mood in certain situations. When Daisy and Gatsby are reunited, it beings to poor which makes things a bit awkward and depressing. When Gatsby is shot, it is the first day of autumn so it adds cheer in the air. The majority of the novel is taken place in the summertime.
West and East Egg: Long Island is split up between two eggs. The West Egg represents "New Money" and the people who live there have earned the money they have. East Egg is where the people live who have invested their money or when their money has been passed down from generations. It resymbols "old money".