... person; whereas tom insensitive conscience proves that he is a selfish person. The theme of morality is shown through their conscience actions. The characteristics of human beings, can say a lot about what kind of person they are. Both Nick and Tom have characteristics that are quite the opposite. In showing ... recognises that reality is not always kind to dreamers. In this case, the strong, bullying character of Tom represents reality, and with his powerful nature he easily quashes any hopes that Gatsby may have of a relationship with Daisy. Although Fitzgerald may despise all that t...

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• Grade Level: High School

... simultaneously revealing to his reader their true essence. With the use of symbolic colors; green, gold, yellow, and white, he exposes the true nature of his characters. The most meaningful color used by Fitzgerald and depicted many times throughout the book is that of green. Green, on one hand ... it appears to be. In the beginning, Daisy and Jordan give the illusion of purity when Nick sees them wearing white dresses. But as the story progresses, their flaws are revealed, transitioning from white dresses to yellow ones. Yellow also describes Myrtle as she desperately seeks a higher po...

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• Grade Level: High School