The Tragic End of “Great Gatsby”

 

In the last two chapters of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel, "The Great Gatsby," the story reaches its tragic climax, revealing the symbolism that is show in the entire book. These last 2 chapters show the disillusionment and destruction of the American Dream. One of the most powerful symbols in the early chapters is Gatsby's mansion. Throughout the novel, this residence represents the illusion of wealth and the pursuit of material success. However, in the final 2 chapters, as Gatsby's dream dies, the mansion stands as a hollow place, filled with loneliness and despair. The extravagance that once defined it now highlights the emptiness and loneliness of Gatsby's life, and it becomes a tragic reminder of the impossible American Dream. 

The green light at the end of Daisy's dock is another symbol that takes on a new meaning in last 2chapters. From the beginning, the green light represents Gatsby's unfulfilled dreams. In the closing scenes, as Gatsby gazes at the green light for the last time, it serves as a symbol that represents that Gatsby still has hope as he dies. The tragic conclusion of "The Great Gatsby" is marked by the symbolic use of weather. The rainstorm, as it symbolizes renewal, as it occurs during Gatsby's death, contrasting his purity to the corrupt rich part of the society he always wanted to be a part of. The last 2 chapters of the Great Gatsby symbolizes the emptiness and loneliness of materialism, being rich and wealthy but still not finding happiness, and the corruption taking place in a rich society or the corrupt influence of the American Dream. Overall the last 2 chapters show how Gatsby life lead to disillusionment and despair. Overall I felt bad for Gatsby as he was one of the only morally pure characters in the book other than Nick and he only wanted pure love and he never could get that and instead he died tragically.