Symbolism and Themes Sheet
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The Great Gatsby Symbolism and Themes Sheet DUE DATE: END OF THE NOVEL
SYMBOLS:
Directions: For each of the symbols below, explain what the item/person symbolizes (i.e. yellow symbolizes corruption), and then list examples where this is demonstrated in the text. Hint: Some items will represent more than one thing.
The color white: Example:
The Green Light at the end of Daisy’s Dock: Examples (3):
The color Yellow:
Examples (2): Tom:
Examples (3):
Gatsby (his dream, gold tie & silver shirt):
Example (1):
Gatsby, Myrtle & George Wilson:
Examples (3):
The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg:
Examples (1):
The Valley of Ashes:
Examples (2):
East Egg:
Examples (1): West Egg:
Examples (1):
THEMES:
Directions: For each of the themes below list 2 connections/examples that demonstrated them in the text.
Wealth allows people to act reckless and insincere. Connections:
People want to be seen as fair and just; however, they live a life of hypocrisy. Connections:
Memories of the past are not the future and cannot be relived. Rather, time must move forward and individuals must accept this. Connections: Identify another theme from the novel: ______Connections: