The Great Gatsby Companion

Fitzgerald for Everyone: Enjoying The Masterpiece and Beyond with Ease

A Comprehensive Guide for Every Reader

Walter Bowne
7 min readMay 13, 2024

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I. Understanding Fitzgerald’s Colorful Narrative

Through careful analysis, I reveal how colors like blue, yellow, and green serve as symbolic representations of characters’ internal struggles and societal aspirations. Fitzgerald’s use of color imagery not only enhances the aesthetic beauty of the novel but also adds depth to its thematic exploration.

II. Jordan Baker: The Enigmatic Bridge Between Old and New in Fitzgerald’s Masterpiece

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Walter Bowne

This “trophy husband” writes fiction, poetry, narrative non-fiction, travel essays, music essays, book reviews, and essays about his belly button.