The Green Light is mentioned a few times in The Great Gatsby but it symbolizes many things. Gatsby enjoys going outside at night and watching the green light that belongs to the home of Daisy and Tom Buchanan. This green light symbolizes the jealousy that Gatsby feels towards Tom. Tom was able to marry Daisy while Gatsby wasnt liked by her parents. Green is a color of envy and jealousy. The fact that the light was green further emphasizes how Gatsby wishes he was living at that house with Daisy as his wife.
This green light also is symbolized for Daisy herself. For five years, Jay Gatsby waited for Daisy to come to one of his parties and this never happened. Seeing the light on from across the bay helped Gatsby know she was still there and there was still hope they would meet once again. Once they reunite, the importance of the green light looses its original wonder. Gatsby had used this light to show mystery and how he didnt know what would happen between him and Daisy.
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