Introduction: "How'd He Do That?"

Memory, symbol, and pattern enrich literature and allow readers that notice these things a deeper understanding of materials. It also enables individuals to think more; the texts affect them on more than simply an emotional level. Acknowledging patterns could help readers to build connections from their readings to their lives. Symbolism will allow readers to connect to real-life things, thus allowing them to comprehend the text easier. They will make connections and realize the message the author is trying to send. Advanced, professional readers of literature also possess the ability to recognize patterns in the details of plots and guess what is coming next, making the understanding of the plot simpler. As a sophomore, I read The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald uses symbolism of the color yellow to represent falsity and impurity. The color illustrates that not everything is at it seems, which becomes apparent particularly when Daisy Buchanan hits Myrtle Wilson with Gatsby's bright yellow automobile. It appears as though Gatsby has performed this terrible deed, when it was, in fact, Daisy, whose fake life merely became more corrupt after that event. This assisted me in comprehending the story of Gatsby as I noticed the multiple mentions of the color and noticed it was mostly describing characters or things that had something to hide and then understood the plot even more.