Identifying Allusion in The Great Gatsby

In the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character Jay Gatsby throws extravagant parties, hoping to attract Daisy Buchanan back to him. One evening, as Gatsby gazes at the green light across the bay, he reflects on the American Dream and his pursuit of love and success. Consider the following excerpt: "He stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and, far as I could see, there was no one at the shore."

Which of the following choices most accurately represents an allusion found in this scenario?