What is the “colossal significance” of the “enchanted” green light? In other words, what did it symbolize? Also, while you’re at it, why is the light green? What ideas/images does the color green evoke? Why is it important that the green light is not visible in this scene? What does the simile of the stars/moon reveal about Gatsby’s dream/the green light? (Hint: Are stars actually close to the moon?)

Read the passage. when mother’s fever persisted for a week, father summoned our family doctor. dr. blakemore applied leeches to mother’s skin in hopes of reducing the amount of blood in her body. despite the doctor’s efforts, she languished in bed for three more days before her appetite returned and she requested a thin broth. our dear cook, mrs. davis, prepared the broth and delivered it to my mother directly, eager to ease her discomfort. what can readers infer about the time period of the passage?