Wednesday, October 20, 2010

#1 dust in Gatsby

1. This foul dust represents the death of Gatsby and his dream of being with Daisy
2. This dust refers to the decay in the relationship between Wilson and Myrtle. He is covered by white dust which means he is ghost like to his wife
3. Gatsby is telling nick all about his life and is lying about his story. nick realizes it. The sawdust represents how Gatsby is lying
4. Daisy wants to see Gatsby and is starting to move on. The shining dust symbolizes the decay of their relationship but the start of new ones.
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6. The dust represents the death of Myrtle. Her blood is mixing with the dust so she is just decaying away
7. The dust in Gatsby's house represent how his life is falling apart and death is soon to come for him.

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