Great Gatsby Symbols questions and answers

Great Gatsby Symbols questions and answers Wolfsheim's cuff buttons symbolize how weird this man is. It shows he is somewhat nice for having them, but he is very strange because they are made of teeth. He is ruthless. pearl necklace It represents how rich Tom is. It shows how Daisy doesn't want to get married to Tom. 00:30 01:29 Gatsby's mansion symbolizes how hard this man has worked to impress Daisy. It represents his life. clock on the mantle It symbolizes Daisy and Gatsby's relationship being "stuck" until Gatsby knocks it off. rain It symbolizes Gatsby's mood. When it's this weather, he is nervous and sad. When the weather clears up, he is happy. West Egg symbolizes new money, or people who have to work to get their money. East egg symbolizes old money, or people who have never had to work, but are still extremely rich. green light It symbolizes Daisy, the future, and money. white symbolizes purity and innocence. eyes of Doctor Eckleburg represent God, or a person who always sees everything. man selling dogs It represents that someday, something bad will happen; life always won't be so fun. It actually symbolizes the Great Depression. valley of ashes It represents the decay of society. It shows how little the rich care for the poor. It shows how hard the poor people have it. automobiles represent the carelessness and recklessness of the rich. owl eyes He represents the eyes of Dr. Eckleburg; the all knowing, all seeing person.