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What is indicated by West representing lower class in relation to East Egg?
What is indicated by West representing lower class in relation to East Egg?
- West Egg is more fashionable.
- West Egg has better houses.
- East Egg inhabitants are more respectful.
- West Egg is less wealthier. (correct)
What does the description of Gatsby's house suggest about his character?
What does the description of Gatsby's house suggest about his character?
It suggests that Gatsby's home is excessive and lacks originality.
What does 'raw ivy' symbolize in relation to Gatsby?
What does 'raw ivy' symbolize in relation to Gatsby?
It alludes to Gatsby's lack of roots.
How does Gatsby’s home compare to the homes in East Egg?
How does Gatsby’s home compare to the homes in East Egg?
What connotation does the word 'white' carry regarding the East Egg homes?
What connotation does the word 'white' carry regarding the East Egg homes?
What does the cheerful red-and-white Georgian Colonial mansion represent?
What does the cheerful red-and-white Georgian Colonial mansion represent?
What does the description of the lawn suggest about Gatsby's lifestyle?
What does the description of the lawn suggest about Gatsby's lifestyle?
What does the intricate description of the Buchanan's home imply?
What does the intricate description of the Buchanan's home imply?
What metaphor is used to describe the Buchanan's home?
What metaphor is used to describe the Buchanan's home?
What does the condition of the candles on the porch symbolize?
What does the condition of the candles on the porch symbolize?
What illustrates the Buchanan's focus on appearances?
What illustrates the Buchanan's focus on appearances?
What does Gatsby reaching for the green light signify?
What does Gatsby reaching for the green light signify?
What does the 'green light' symbolize in Gatsby's story?
What does the 'green light' symbolize in Gatsby's story?
What does the color 'green' represent in relation to Gatsby?
What does the color 'green' represent in relation to Gatsby?
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Study Notes
West Egg vs East Egg
- West Egg represents the lower social class, contrasting with the elite East Egg.
- East Egg residents are depicted as fashionable and morally superior through descriptions of their opulent homes.
Gatsby's Mansion
- Gatsby's house is described as excessive and a poor imitation of other styles, lacking originality.
- The presence of "raw ivy" symbolizes Gatsby's connections to his past and his lack of true roots in high society.
Home Aesthetics
- Gatsby's home stands out as an "eyesore," indicating its ostentatious nature compared to East Egg's elegant structures.
- East Egg is characterized by "white palaces," which suggest innocence and moral superiority among its inhabitants.
- The description of the Buchanan's home reflects wealth and taste, with intricately decorated spaces, such as the "frosted wedding-cake of the ceiling."
Themes of Appearance vs Reality
- The candlelight on the Buchanan's porch, seen as unnecessary during daylight, emphasizes their preoccupation with maintaining appearances and hiding reality.
- Actions like relighting the candles signify the Buchanans' focus on facade over genuine substance, revealing their superficiality.
Gatsby's Aspirations
- Gatsby reaches towards a distant "green light," representing his unattainable dreams and desires.
- His trembling while reaching for the green light suggests fear and vulnerability in pursuing those dreams.
Symbolism of the Green Light
- The green light symbolizes Gatsby's American Dream and his longing for Daisy Buchanan.
- The color green also conveys themes of greed, envy, and jealousy towards the wealth of East Egg residents.
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