In the context of "The Great Gatsby," the "green light" symbolizes Daisy's love. It represents Gatsby's hope and aspiration for an ideal future with Daisy, which ultimately remains out of reach. While it can also be interpreted in relation to the American Dream and other themes, in this specific excerpt, it most directly reflects Gatsby's longing for Daisy and the future he envisions with her.
Passage Excerpt:
"Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us."
—The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Question:
What does the "green light" symbolize in this context?
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Gatsby's wealth
The American Dream
Daisy's love
The passage of time
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