The Green Light

"...he stretched out his arms toward the dark water...
I glanced seaward-and distinguished nothing except a
single green light... that might have been at the end of
a dock."(151-152)
The green light is a symbol of significance for
Gatsby. It is a symbol of Gatsby's hopes and
dreams. In the beginning, he reaches for it as if he
was reaching for his goals. He associates the green
light with Daisy. Nick is only able to see the light
when Gatsby reaches for it. The green simply sy