Scott Fitzgerald there are several reoccurring symbols. These metaphorical devices provide for an understanding of the characters and the theme of how the "American Dream" is slowly fading in the 1920's. ... Another reoccurring symbol is the eyes of Doctor T. ... A book can be taken many different ways; it all depends on how these symbols and themes are interpreted. The three most important symbols in The Great Gatsby, that help the reader better understand the characters and theme, are the green light, the valley of ashes, and the eyes of Doctor T. ...

• Word Count: 760
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Scott Fitzgerald, is a novel with many themes and symbolism. One reoccurring theme shown in the novel is the theme of immorality. Another theme is the theme that Gatsby was always living in the past. The final theme is that the American Dream died. ... The second theme in the novel is that Gatsby was always living in the past. ...

• Word Count: 549
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Much like the other authors of his time, all of Fitzgerald's works had a similar theme while still each maintaining its own uniqueness. Within the short story Winter Dreams, by Fitzgerald, there were many of the same themes as that in The Great Gatsby such as infidelity as well as similarities between the characters. ... A reoccurring trait in both women is the idea that the rich do not marry the poor no matter how in love with them they might be. ... Probably the most eminent similarity between The Great Gatsby and Winter Dreams was the theme of infidelity. ...

• Word Count: 1202
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

One may arrive at many quintessential elements a great novel possesses such as: story plot, themes, lesson, and language. ... The reoccurring factor of opposite characters transpires in all three novels. ...

• Word Count: 1149
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School