The Importance Of Colour Symbolis University Of Kerbala College Of Education For Humanities Department Of Engligh In F. S. Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby"

Abstract

erald's masterpieceThe Great Gatsby is regarded as oneof his greatest work. It has beenconsidered by many a symbol for the"jazz Age," a period of extraordinarywealth and promise. Fitzgerald usesmany different symbolisms toexpress his convictions and ideas.Symbolism is a very importantdevice in the configuration of thestory. Colours are frequently used assymbols to accentuate the meaningof a story and explain certain actionsof a character. F. S. Fitzgerald usescolour symbolism throughout theThe Great Gatsby as a major deviceto develop the personality of hischaracters, to represent differentthemes and set up events.This study attempts to analyzeFitzgerald's use of colours assymbols which is prominent inevery chapter of the novel. Withoutcolour symbolism you would nottruly understand the theme of thenovel. To bring this view to light,the paper concentrates on, to explainthe meaning of different colours usedin the novel.In section one, the study givesa brief introduction to the writer, andsheds light on the social and culturalBackground of the American societyin 1920's. The various culturalelements reflected in the novel whichled to the downfall of the 1920sAmerican Dream will be analyzed insection two . Section three acquaintsthe reader how Fitzgerald utilizes thecolour symbolism to develop majortheme and personalities of hischaracters in the novel. The paperconcludes with an analysis of howthe colour symbolism reflect the