Symbol Hunt

Worksheet Description

This worksheet asks students to explain the meaning of symbols in The Great Gatsby. Items include Gatsby’s mansion, the green light, cars, Daisy, and the Valley of Ashes. Students must articulate what each symbol represents. This encourages a layered understanding of Fitzgerald’s use of imagery.

Completing this builds symbolic interpretation and analytical reading. Students learn to connect physical objects to abstract ideas. It strengthens critical thinking by requiring deeper reading beyond surface-level events. This helps them interpret literature more thoughtfully.