Hope defines Gatsby. He is a dreamer, an illusionist. Gatsby longs to be with Daisy who is so close, yet so far away. Gatsby bought a mansion in West Egg for the soul purpose of being near to Daisy. (Pg 21) “Involuntarily I glanced seaward-and distinguished nothing except a single green light.” The green light is at the end of the dock at the Buchanan’s house. To Gatsby it is a light of hope, a sign that Daisy is just within his grasp, and that he can find his true love again. At the same time Gatsby has placed Daisy on a pedestal, a level above all others. In her absence he has idolized her to the point where she can not live up to his expectations.
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I agree with what you said. I also think though that he doesn't just want Daisy but the stuff she comes with. Like Daisy is the American dream Gatsby is chasing. It kinda goes with the light becuase you can't grab light but it seems like you can from a distance. He can see Daisy but wants much more.
It's no coincidence that the light is green--the color of money--for Daisy becomes associated with a material (and corrupt) vision (though Gatsby doesn't realize this).
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Ohhh. I didn't even notice that.
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