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    The document analyzes the symbolic meaning of the color yellow in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby. In the beginning of the novel, yellow represents happiness and wealth as seen through Gatsby's lavish parties and expensive yellow car. However, as the story progresses, Fitzgerald uses yellow to symbolize corruption and falsity, such as when Gatsby's yellow car is involved in the accident that kills Myrtle. By the end of the novel, yellow no longer signifies simple happiness or wealth, but rather the corrupted and inauthentic lifestyles of the characters.

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    The document analyzes the symbolic meaning of the color yellow in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby. In the beginning of the novel, yellow represents happiness and wealth as seen through Gatsby's lavish parties and expensive yellow car. However, as the story progresses, Fitzgerald uses yellow to symbolize corruption and falsity, such as when Gatsby's yellow car is involved in the accident that kills Myrtle. By the end of the novel, yellow no longer signifies simple happiness or wealth, but rather the corrupted and inauthentic lifestyles of the characters.

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    Brian Istifou
    Ms.Randolf
    Senior English
    22 January 2015
    Gatsby Color Analysis

    The color yellow can mean many things to different people. In the Great Gatsby, Author
    Scott Fitzgerald uses the color yellow to symbolize happiness from wealth turning to corruption
    and falsity.

    In the beggining, yellow resembles happiness and good fortune. An example is in the
    valley of ashes, a very poor and gray city. As people pass by the gloomy town all notice is the
    color yellow in the distance. Which brings a joyful view to the residence. A quote from the book
    says, Yet high over the city our line of yellow windows must have contributed to . . . the casual
    watcher in the darkening streets.

    As well as happiness, yellow also means wealth. This represented Gatsby more than
    anyone. With every party he held yellow was mentioned. An example is, The orchestra is
    playing yellow cocktail. In the book, as this song played there was a joyful mood throughout
    the house. Only the most rich and popular people were at attendence to his gatherings. From
    Gatsbys house to his expensive yellow car everyone was aware of Gatsbys wealth. A quote
    from the book says , Its a nice yellow car. and went into great detail of all its attachments.

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    Yellow represents falsity and corruption by many of the characters in the Great Gatsby. It
    is used to show that nothing is as it seems. Yellow is a symbol of corruption. Gatsbys car is the
    car that killed Myrtle and was described as , a yellow car. The reason the color is mentioned
    is to show the mistakes of Daisys actions. Instead of stopping to check on Myrtle she sped up
    and didnt look back. Not only did Daisy make the mistake of not turning back to go check on
    Myrtle, Gatsby took control of the car and drove as far away from the scene.

    The color yellow has many unique meanings and can resemble many different things.
    Author Scott Fitzgerald, writer of the Great Gatsby, used the color yellow to symbolize
    happiness and wealth, but that slowly changed into corruption and falsity.

    Work Cited
    Fitzgerald, Scott. The Great Gatsby. Scribner April 10, 1925. Print

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