Gatsby can be seen as an envious, jealous character. He once had the love of his life, Daisy, but now she is married to anotherman. He spends all of his time and effort in an attempt to win back Daisy. He is also envious of many of the wealthy people around his home. He throws huge parties andextravagant get-togethers so he can relate with the wealthy.
Money rules the lives of the people in the story.
Gatsby needs money to live the life that he does. Gatsby also feels he needs the money to get back together with Daisy. Gatsby has a large green lawn and green ivy going up his house. All of these things represent the riches, as well as the importance of money in Gatsby s life. The light becomes, for Gatsby, the symbol of areunion with Daisy.