water in gatsby
An important aspect of Fitzgeralds complex symbolism is his use of water imagery. Water can be interpreted in many different ways but it is usually seen as representing hopelessness and despair. Water is used sparingly in this book but it portrays an important message when incorporated. There are three instances when water is mentioned. It is used when Gatsby and Daisy meet alone for the first time, when Gatsby is murdered by the angry Wilson, and at Gatsbys poorly attended funeral. Gatsby forces Nick to set up a meeting between him and Daisy so they can catch up on old times. ... The rain hinders the blossoming love of Daisy and Gatsby while foretelling the gloomy abandonment they will soon face.