Narrative Perspective
Nick Carraway serves as both participant and observer, creating distance that lets readers question the reliability of his account.
Symbolic Landscapes
West Egg, East Egg, and the Valley of Ashes represent different stages of wealth and moral decay in 1920s America.
Foreshadowing Details
The green light at Daisy’s dock and Doctor T.J. Eckleburg’s eyes recur as persistent symbols of longing and moral judgment.