Books in Gatsby's Library
"Absolutely real - have pages and everything." (Fitzgerald 45)
- Has money for real books (uncommon at the time)
- Books are not 'cut', which shows that they were not read
- Are just for show
East vs. West Egg
"East Egg condescending to West Egg and carefully on guard against its spectroscopic gaiety." (44)
- Shows dislike/conflict between new money and old money
Gatsby's Smile
"It was one of those rare smiles with quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life." (48)
- Alluring such as Daisy's voice
- Huge focus on it
The Colour Gray
"We talked for a moment about some wet, gray little villages in France." (47)
"Her gray, sun-strained eyes..." (58)
"Her gray, sun-strained eyes..." (58)
- Gray representing darkness/hopelessness which shows the dark times during the war
- Jordan's gray eyes say that although she looks like she has a great life, she might have some troubles.
The Colour Yellow
"...the orchestra playing yellow cocktail music" (40)
"Two girls in twin yellow dresses" (42)
"Two girls in twin yellow dresses" (42)
- Colour used frequently in a party in full swing with alcohol and many wealthy people
- Shows the corruption of the people at the party, as well as the life they lead