Symbolism in Great Gatsby

   The symbolism's significance was that people worship something that can't provide for them. The goals attempted for achievement are illusions, and can't go down without chaos. To get rich, you have to suffer, just like traveling from New York City to West Egg-- the Valley of Ashes is unavoidable. The Eyes of Dr. Eckleburg only saw everything. They didn't help any struggles, just like our government. But the green light is the reason why people take the plunge. We are always dissatisfied, and we want to cross for something better, but we end up stuck in our valleys.