Eye Symbolism In The Great Gatsby

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In the Great Gatsby, the two symbols that interrelate to develop a more complex idea are the color green and eyes. Green, the color in the book that represents Gatsby's dream of reuniting with Daisy which almost seems impalpable across the bay. Clinging on to that hope Gatsby can recapture the past and him and Daisy can be together again. However, in the end, we realize that did not happen, because Gatsby was bewildered in his dream that he failed to recognize it was already gone and could not be altered. Gatsby's eyes failed to perceive the present and only dreamed about the past. As we know in the Great Gatsby eyes symbolize awareness and watchfulness. Sadly Gatsby's eyes lacked the ability to realize the truth unlike someone like Owl Eyes.