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Color Symbolism in Life and Literature

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

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  1. Color Symbolism in Life and Literature Interpreting Fitzgerald’s use of color in The Great Gatsby

  2. 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

  3. RED Stimulates appetite Raises blood pressure Attracts attention Creates excitement Takes control It is force, bold, extreme, aggressive, impulsive, and energetic

  4. RED suggests… Physical strength Rejuvenation Self-confidence Love Passion Danger Courage Vitality

  5. 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”

  6. ORANGE suggests… Social Gregarious Active Jovial Fickle Extroverted

  7. PURPLE Contains elements of surprise and magic Represents loyalty Suggests romance Eases the mind and overactive glands Conveys elegance and creativity Suppresses appetite

  8. PURPLE suggests… Imagination Passion Wisdom Reverence Inspiration Spirituality Enlightenment Quietness

  9. BLACK suggests… Sophistication Elegance Dignity Power Worldliness Aloofness Intimidation Mystery death

  10. WHITE suggests… Purity Innocence Cleanliness Youth Naivete Cold (emotions)

  11. GRAY suggests… Intelligence Guarded behavior Sense of discipline Lack of assertiveness

  12. BROWN suggests… Warmth Comfort Solidarity Less intense behavior, responses

  13. GREEN suggests… Nature Healthy Good luck Renewal Youth Fertility Jealousy Inexperience Envy Misfortune

  14. BLUE suggests… Peace Tranquility Calm Stability Harmony Security Order Depression

  15. YELLOW suggests… Joy Idealism Imagination Friendship Hope Cowardice Covetousness Deceit Illness Friendship

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