Let the Light Show the Way F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is read in many college level English courses. The importance of Fitzgerald’s writing is derived from his mastery of incorporating figurative language into his work. Throughout The Great Gatsby there are many examples of Fitzgerald’s use of symbolism and imagery. Fitzgerald uses symbolism to show certain qualities that surround each character. Many of the symbols in The Great Gatsby are …showed first 75 words of 1526 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1526 total…to happiness. Fitzgerald shows that people are in general hopeful, and that the fulfillment of their dream will not necessarily secure happiness in life. The American Dream can be seen as a substitute for Gatsby’s dream of being with Daisy or his pursuit of money, and Fitzgerald proves that life is to short to focus on one particular dream for its entirety. Works Cited Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. New York: Simon & Shuster, 19