The great gatsby

Question

Think about the ways in which Fitzgerald uses motifs and symbols to say something about perception and illusion versus reality. What is he saying about it and how does he achieve this? Apply Formalism lens throughout the text to help justify your answer.

Answer 1

Some motifs and symbols that might help you work through this would be the green light, the eyes of TJ Eckelburg, and the color white. If you need more guidance on this feel free to reach out!