what is the role of visual arts in the Great Gatsby?

answers1: I think you have to go into the colors and the symbolism therein.
answers2: I think you're meaning 'visual imagery'. <br>
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There is a lot of pathetic fallacy used to describe the mood -- that
is, using seasons and weather. Since most of the book is set in
Summer, it's hot and everyone is moody. <br>
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E.G, it's raining at the funeral, which is sad, etc. etc <br>
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Also... The use of colors is greatly used. Grey- Corruption,
destruction, etc. <br>
Yellow (Gatsby's car) - like fake gold, worn out, not real <br>
White - purity... <br>
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etc. etc... Fitzgerald has a lot of references to these, and also
describing the scenery and surroundings. <br>
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Basically, it sets the mood and foreshadows following events.