color symbolism in life and literature
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
INTERPRETING FITZGERALD’S USE OF COLOR IN THE GREAT
GATSBY
Color Symbolism in Life and Literature
Psychology of Color Association
Color affects people’s moodsThe intensity, tint, and shade of the color
influence moodExamples:
Orange is energizing Peach is soothing
RED
Stimulates appetiteRaises blood pressureAttracts attentionCreates excitement Takes controlIt is force, bold, extreme, aggressive,
impulsive, and energetic
RED suggests…
Physical strength RejuvenationSelf-confidenceLovePassionDanger Courage Vitality
ORANGE
Associated with thirst and refreshmentCreates a sense of order and equality without
power and controlDecreases hostility and irritabilityConsidered friendly, cheerful, and happyIs an “antidepressant”
ORANGE suggests…
SocialGregariousActiveJovialFickleExtroverted
PURPLE
Contains elements of surprise and magicRepresents loyaltySuggests romanceEases the mind and overactive glandsConveys elegance and creativity Suppresses appetite
PURPLE suggests…
ImaginationPassionWisdomReverenceInspirationSpiritualityEnlightenmentQuietness
BLACK suggests…
SophisticationEleganceDignityPowerWorldlinessAloofnessIntimidationMystery death
WHITE suggests…
Purity InnocenceCleanlinessYouthNaiveteCold (emotions)
GRAY suggests…
IntelligenceGuarded behaviorSense of disciplineLack of assertiveness
BROWN suggests…
WarmthComfortSolidarityLess intense behavior, responses
GREEN suggests…
NatureHealthyGood luckRenewalYouthFertility JealousyInexperience Envy Misfortune
BLUE suggests…
PeaceTranquility CalmStabilityHarmonySecurity OrderDepression
YELLOW suggests…
JoyIdealism ImaginationFriendship HopeCowardiceCovetousnessDeceit IllnessFriendship