Gatsby’s Green Light

In this literary analysis worksheet, students explore the symbolic meaning of the green light from The Great Gatsby. Through close reading and textual interpretation, they answer questions about symbolism, distance, hope, and illusion. Learners connect the symbol to larger themes of ambition and longing, developing interpretive and analytical reading skills. The activity encourages textual evidence use and fosters deeper appreciation of symbolism in classic American literature.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Literary Symbolism and Theme Analysis

English Language Arts – Textual Evidence and Interpretation

English Language Arts – Understanding Figurative Meaning

English Language Arts – Analyzing Classic Literature

This worksheet is part of our Grade 11 Reading Comprehension collection.