Color SymbolismDirections: Brainstorm a list of connotative associations for each color
below.
Black Gray Purple
Yellow White Pink
Red Blue Green
Color Symbolism
Color Symbolism in The Great Gatsby
• References to color are extremely important in The Great Gatsby and they add to the symbolism and meaning in the novel.
• With a partner, locate at least six descriptions that contain a color reference. Record your findings in a chart like the one below.
“Passage from text” (page number)
Associated Character(s) and/or
Situation
Color(s) and Symbolism Word(s)
Inference: Explanation of
Symbolism
Color Symbolism in The Great Gatsby“Passage from text”
(page number)Associated
Character(s) and/or Situation
Color(s) and Symbolism Word(s)
Inference: Explanation of
Symbolism
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