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What is the term for the area where Gatsby's mansion is located?
What is the name of Nick's residence?
What do we call the luxurious home of Gatsby?
What is the name of Tom and Daisy's luxurious residence?
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Which area is known as the wealthier part compared to West Egg?
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Study Notes
Geography of The Great Gatsby
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West Egg: Represented as the less fashionable area, home to new money families, symbolizing the emerging American wealth.
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Nick's House: A modest home situated between Gatsby's mansion and Tom and Daisy's mansion, serving as a narrative anchor and perspective for the story's events.
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Gatsby's Mansion: An extravagant estate symbolizing Gatsby's wealth and obsession with status, known for its lavish parties and grandeur.
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Tom and Daisy's Mansion: Located in East Egg, signifies old money and social elitism. Reflects their carelessness and the moral decay of the privileged class.
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East Egg: Represents the established, wealthy elite, characterized by tradition and social reputation, contrasting with the aspirational wealth of West Egg.
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