The Great Gatsby
What are the symbols in Chapter One of The Great Gatsby?
![](https://d22o6al7s0pvzr.cloudfront.net/images/bookrags/qa/avatars/School/Stack_of_Books.png)
Asked by
bookragstutor
Last updated by
anonymous
East egg versus West egg is a symbol of 'old money' versus 'new money'.
The green light on Daisy's house represents money and wealth, and Daisy; all things Gatsby desires but can't quite reach.