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Color Symbolism in Life and Literature. Interpreting Fitzgerald’s use of color in The Great Gatsby. Psychology of Color Association. Color affects people’s moods The intensity, tint, and shade of the color influence mood Examples: Orange is energizing Peach is soothing . RED.
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Color Symbolism in Life and Literature Interpreting Fitzgerald’s use of color in The Great Gatsby
Psychology of Color Association • Color affects people’s moods • The intensity, tint, and shade of the color influence mood • Examples: • Orange is energizing • Peach is soothing
RED Stimulates appetite Raises blood pressure Attracts attention Creates excitement Takes control It is force, bold, extreme, aggressive, impulsive, and energetic
RED suggests… Physical strength Rejuvenation Self-confidence Love Passion Danger Courage Vitality
ORANGE Associated with thirst and refreshment Creates a sense of order and equality without power and control Decreases hostility and irritability Considered friendly, cheerful, and happy Is an “antidepressant”
ORANGE suggests… Social Gregarious Active Jovial Fickle Extroverted
PURPLE Contains elements of surprise and magic Represents loyalty Suggests romance Eases the mind and overactive glands Conveys elegance and creativity Suppresses appetite
PURPLE suggests… Imagination Passion Wisdom Reverence Inspiration Spirituality Enlightenment Quietness
BLACK suggests… Sophistication Elegance Dignity Power Worldliness Aloofness Intimidation Mystery death
WHITE suggests… Purity Innocence Cleanliness Youth Naivete Cold (emotions)
GRAY suggests… Intelligence Guarded behavior Sense of discipline Lack of assertiveness
BROWN suggests… Warmth Comfort Solidarity Less intense behavior, responses
GREEN suggests… Nature Healthy Good luck Renewal Youth Fertility Jealousy Inexperience Envy Misfortune
BLUE suggests… Peace Tranquility Calm Stability Harmony Security Order Depression
YELLOW suggests… Joy Idealism Imagination Friendship Hope Cowardice Covetousness Deceit Illness Friendship