Read the following excerpt from The Great Gatsby:

Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that's no matter—to-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther. . . . And one fine morning——

What is the most likely purpose of the symbolism used in this passage?

 A.To signal permission for Gatsby to proceed with his plan to win Daisy 
B.To stand for the lure of the American Dream that often proves elusive 
C.To suggest that all Americans eventually achieve their dreams.
 D.To represent perpetual life — humanity continuing to renew itself

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B.To stand for the lure of the American Dream that often proves elusive 

The imagery of a boat sitting on top of the water, being brought in and out and in and out by the current but never quite reaching the shore (or the person) is representative of the American Dream according to Fitzgerald--something that we can see and almost reach, but never quite will. 

Answer:

B is correct

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