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Color plays a prominent role in the Great Gatsby. Nick recalls Gatsby gazing intently at the flickering green glow in the distance. It is obvious to the reader that Gatsby sees more than just the light. His intense look of concentration and his trembling reveals a strong desire to reach something that seems unreachable. Being able to attract and love Daisy is a mere dream for Gatsby. Therefore, the color green represents the impossibility of his expectations for love. Gatsby works diligently to be accepted within higher society. Yellow images are seen in many of Gatsby's possessions. His vehicle, "scampering like a brisk yellow bug to meet all trains" (pg. 43), is a physical portrayal of corruption and superficiality of material goods. Not only does Gatsby's longing for money consume him, but also the same general greed lures many other of the guests that are present at his parties. The vivid, carefree brightness of the color yellow naturally attracts the attenti