dr. t.j. eckleburg

language: en

definitions

  1. A fictional character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', whose eyes are depicted on a large billboard.
    en: A fictional character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', whose eyes are depicted on a large billboard.
  2. A literary symbol representing the eyes of God watching over a morally corrupt society.
    en: A literary symbol representing the eyes of God watching over a morally corrupt society.

examples

  1. The billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg overlooks the Valley of Ashes.

    The billboard of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg overlooks the Valley of Ashes.

  2. In literature, Dr. T.J. Eckleburg is often interpreted as a symbol of divine judgment.

    In literature, Dr. T.J. Eckleburg is often interpreted as a symbol of divine judgment.