Colour Symbolism
Green (card) “If you want to kiss me any time during the evening, Nick, just let me know and I’ll be glad to arrange it for you.” Just mention my name. Or present a green card. Im giving out green-"(104)
- Could suggest a new beginning/relationship with others and Nick (playing around)
- In Daisy's mind, the green card symbolizes a kiss
Blue (nose) “I liked that man- what was his name?- with the sort of blue nose.” (105)
- Here, Daisy is telling us that she saw a man with a “sort of blue” nose
- Blue symbolizes romance and an illusion
- Daisy stated that she “liked that man”… Daisy may share or may want to share a romantic connection with him
- The man with the blue nose may be trying to be someone he’s not
- Illusions masks this reality of who he truly is
- Daisy only sees the good, but in reality, he could represent the worst
White (face) “His heart beat faster and faster as Daisy’s white face came up to his own” (110)
- Shows how Daisy is pure and innocent to Gatsby