F. Scott Fitzgerald uses a lot of symbols in The Great Gatsby to help tell the story and show deeper meanings. These symbols help us understand the characters and the world they live in.

One of the biggest symbols in the book is the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock. Gatsby watches this light from his house across the water. To him, it stands for his dream of being with Daisy again. But it also represents dreams in general, things people chase but may never actually get.

Another important symbol is the eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg. These are giant, faded eyes on a billboard that watch over the dusty area called the Valley of Ashes. Some people think they represent God watching over everything, while others see them as a sign that no one really cares about right and wrong in this world.

Gatsby’s big, fancy parties are also a symbol. They seem fun and exciting, but in reality, they show how lonely he is. He throws these parties hoping Daisy will come, but the guests do not actually care about him, they just want free food and drinks.

These symbols help us see that Gatsby’s world, and the world of the rich in the book, is not as perfect as it seems. The story shows that dreams can be impossible to achieve, and money does not always bring happiness.