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The effective use of symbolism is an art form that, when used correctly and effectually, has the capacity to elucidate and depict clear images in the mind of the reader. These imageries portray meaningful expressions the author strives to bring to the attention of the reader. Also known as the theme of the work of literature, these messages bring thoughtful and expressive lessons to light. Through various symbols throughout works of literature such as The Great Gatsby, penned by novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald and Macbeth, notated by the famous playwright William Shakespeare, the authors effectively communicate central themes of their respective pieces.
Weather is readily related to emotions evoked in humans. Often, sunshine is correlated to happiness or joy. Dark and rolling clouds and stormy weathered sets a mood of gloom, uneasiness and despair, and rain symbolizes new beginnings and a clean wash of a dirty slate.
Erskine Sanford as King Duncan with Roddy McDowall...
The cover of the first edition of The Great Gatsby...
The grave of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzger...In both works of literature, the onset of weather and weather changes contain thematic implications to further be analyzed.
As presented in The Great Gatsby, the first mention of the weather sets to foreshadow and hint at new beginnings in the lives of two integral characters, Daisy and Gatsby. On this particular date, Gatsby was hoping to rekindle the now dwindling flame between him and his object of affection for the past five years. "â¦the man who could remain faithful to an ideal love for five years is an odd mixture of pragmatist and romantic" (Seiters). Everyone saw this infatuation as childish and pitiful, yet Gatsby kept hope. Between these two star-crossed lovers were years of lost connection and little hope for meeting again. Despite the doubt for these two, the now wealthy Jay Gatsby managed to devise a plan to meet Daisy again. On the day of Gatsby's...