The writer of this paper clearly details the significance of the
colors used in F. Scott Fitzgerald's American classic "The
Great Gatsby." The writer contends that Fitzgerald is a master of the motif and his recurring themes and symbols, which include the use of light and automobiles, in addition to
colors, are a large part of what make this particular novel so captivating. Each color in the novel symbolizes a different theme. The colors do not only have meaning individually, but the relationship between all of the colors and the things they represent are intricate and visually stunning. This paper examines the author's use of colors throughout this novel, which include blue, gray, lavender, yellow, white and green. The blue motif represents dreams, imagination, and in some ways, the supernatural. For example, Eckleburg's blue eyes, which appear in the novel many times can be interpreted as representing the omnipresence of God himself. The writer also delves into the author's focus on the use automobiles and light, in addition to the colors. Fitzgerald centers on the use of light in his novel also as a motif. The green light, in specific, holds great importance in the story, which is clearly explained in this paper.