The document analyzes Fitzgerald's use of color symbolism in The Great Gatsby. It discusses how various colors like white, yellow, green, grey, and red are used to represent themes and characterize people. White often signifies purity but masks corruption. Yellow symbolizes wealth but also depravity. Green represents hope and new beginnings. Grey conveys dreariness. Red indicates anger and shame. Overall, color is a major literary device Fitzgerald uses to explore the personalities and society of the 1920s era.