The Green Light

Gatsby lives in West Egg right across the lake from the love of his life, Daisy. His mansion was specifically placed so that he could have a direct view of the Buchannan residence.

Gatsby's love for Daisy caused him to not ever wanted to be far away from her. Across the lake, her house was visible due to a bright green light which was seen every night by Gatsby directly from his front porch.

The green light in the story symbolizes the always possible love connection between Daisy and Jay Gatsby. This is because no matter how far apart they are love will eventually bring them back together to one another.

Dan Cody

Dan Cody was a wealthy copper mogul who Gatsby met while walking on the beach as he saw Cody in Lake Superior. Gatsby warned him about the strong winds so that he wouldnt get hurt. Cody was a product of the Nevada Silver Fields and became a millionare after the transactions in Montana Copper. Dan Cody was very influental to Jay Gatsby and taught him alot.

Dan Cody was naive and softminded. Once women noticed these characteristics in him they quickly took advantage of them. Gatsby began to work for Cody as a steward, skipper, jailer and secretary. He began to be trusted alot by Dan. He was a heavy alcoholic which is why Gatsby hardly ever drank. Dan Cody died and Gatsby put a picture of him in his mansion to pay tribute to one of his biggest mentors.