In The Great Gatsby, the color green is not only used for jealousy, it is also used to represent destiny, dream, and the future. The green light is used in chapter one, when Gatsby reaches for the green light, it is towards Daisy's house. It represents Gatsby's longing for his love of his life, Daisy. The green light was at the end of Daisy's hose and was in the view of Gatsby's house. Gatsby longs for Daisy's love, which he once had, but is now lost to her husband, Tom.
F. Scott Fitzgerald uses the Green light to represent the American dream which is going to the end of the world to obtain what you want or long for. Both Gatsby and Tom are fighting for the love of Daisy. Gatsby is doing anything he can to win the heart of the love of his life back. Tom is angry that Daisy is torn between the two and so is Gatsby, they both want her for their selves. They both are willing to sabotage each others' chances by filling each other's head with nonsense.
The Green represents the future that Gatsby wants to have with Daisy. It represents the future that all the characters want, happiness. Gatsby tries so hard to get Daisy back and believes that the green light is going to help him get her back. He is trying to do anything he can in his power to get her back. Gatsby feels like there is a future for him and Daisy, but even though Daisy loves Gatsby, she also loves Tom and doesn't want to leave him.
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