The author wants readers to understand that the color white represents purity and innocence, but can also symbolize emptiness and illusion in The Great Gatsby.
This idea is evident through Daisy Buchanan's obsession with white, from her white dresses and room decor to her white car. Additionally, Gatsby's desire for Daisy is based on his idealized image of her as pure and perfect, as represented by the color white.
The Great Gatsby The Color White
Author’s Opinion
In 1-2 sentences, explain what you think the author wants us as readers to understand about this motif after reading The Great Gatsby.
How Do You Know?
Using moments from the text, explain HOW you know the author was trying to get us to understand this idea about your motif. (2-3 Sentences)
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