The green light at the end of Daisy Buchanan's dock in "The Great Gatsby" symbolizes Jay Gatsby's hopes and dreams—particularly his yearning for Daisy and the wealth he accumulated to win her back.

McCarthy's novels are renowned for their unflinching exploration of the darkest corners of the human psyche, making "Blood Meridian" a quintessential example of his haunting, visceral prose that lingers long after reading.