Digital SAT Practice Test: Central Ideas (Set 6)
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Set 6: Central Ideas (Intermediate)
1 / 10[Scenario 1] Recent studies show that researchers have observed that the following text analyzes a symbol in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.
In The Great Gatsby, the green light situated at the end of Daisy Buchanan's dock represents Gatsby's unattainable dream of the future. It is a beacon of hope for Gatsby, signifying his desire to reclaim the past and win Daisy's love. However, as the novel progresses, the green light loses its enchantment, transforming from a symbol of infinite possibility into a mere physical object, reflecting the disillusionment of the American Dream.
How does the symbolism of the green light change throughout the novel, according to the text?