![]() ![]() The interior is made in pink, red, and white colors. Gardens, French windows, and gold are some of the features that Nick notices when he comes to visit them. It means that their family knows how to waste their fortune with luxury. ![]() “…East Egg condescending to West Egg, and carefully on guard against its spectroscopic gayety.” ( The Great Gatsby, chapter 3) Tom Buchanan’s House Sometimes they comment on their behavior, but they drop some comments on the housing as well: The East Egg residents also try never to miss a chance to mock their neighbors from West Egg. ![]() Nick says how “the white palaces of fashionable East Egg glittered along the water…” Therefore, their homes look not only expensive but also elegant. Indeed, the taste of aristocrats is widely known. Despite his background, he prefers to settle down in West Egg, which we discuss later on. However, it seems like Nick Carraway is an exception. And the characters and the storyline take you back to the fun, exciting parties and nights in the city, and also the shady, unlawful, sinful ways to gain wealth and popularity.This side of the bay is also a favorite place for famous and VIP people. ![]() The messages are clear and inspirational. The symbolism in this book is subtle, yet simple. The book just shows that you cannot disguise a careless heart, and that sometimes it takes a tragedy for everyone to see the cruel person inside of you. Being rich and famous isn't as great as people think it is, as the most popular men and women have their personal lives are exposed, and their selfishness and cold hearts are revealed. The famous quote, "All that glitters isn't gold" holds true in this book. You get to see what New York was like in the twenties through the eyes of the wealthy and socialites. This book captured the 20s era, and then sufficiently and thoroughly displayed the high and low points of the decade. ![]()
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