Journal of Language and Literature
Vol 15, No 2 (2015): October

The Meaning of Green Light in The Great Gatsby Based on Consumerism Perspective: Umberto Ecos Semiotic Study

Maria Vincentia Eka Mulatsih (Universitas Sanata Dharma)

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Publish Date
01 Oct 2015

Abstract

One of recent problems in our country is the habit of being consumerist buying things whichare not needed to update the trend. Some people think that it is not a big problem, but some do not.Avoiding its negative effect is the answer to this problem. This can be done through learning pastexperiences in the literary works, in this case Fitzgeralds novel. The Great Gatsby depicts not onlylove but also consumerism. Through analyzing the sign of green light using Umberto Ecos semiotictheory, we can see the bad effect of consumerism in the past and anticipate it for our future byapplying its oppositional structure. The sign of green light is not merely an orgiastic feature. It is atool for Fitzgerald to fight consumerism effect.

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Journal of Language and Literature
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JOLL

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Universitas Sanata Dharma

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Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Journal of Language and Literature presents articles on the study of language and literature. Appropriate topics include studies on language, translation, and literary texts. To be considered for publication, articles must be in ...