A social class is a vast division of a society based on social and economic status. It is a central idea because in the novel, East and West Egg were two different social groups that views wealth differently. If you weren’t wealthy your entire life, you were an outsider. The Great Gatsby conveys the fact that the bourgeoisie class always looks down on people even within their own class. Throughout The Great Gatsby, one of the main themes acknowledged is that East and West Egg are two different cities in terms of riches. In chapter 1, Nick describes the contrast of East and West Egg by stating, “I lived in West Egg, the-well, less fashionable of the two, though this is a most superficial tag to express the bizarre and not little contrast
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Fitzgerald uses these parties as symbolism for having wealth since they are expensive and attract a lot of attention. Gatsby uses these extravagant parties as a way to show everyone that he is a part of the elite class. But, as noted in chapter 6, no one seems to be impressed with his party, especially Daisy (Fitzgerald,109). Gatsby is heartbroken over the fact that Daisy isn’t amused by his parties and doesn’t know what to do to impress her. Daisy analyzes the scene and realizes that people from West Egg have a sense of simplicity that is unfathomable. Theorist Sebastian Fälth remarks, “Gatsby’s wealth, in itself, is not important to him once he has it; it is nothing more than something that he can use to get what he really wants, which is Daisy” (69). One of Gatsby’s vices is that he can’t grasp the concept that Daisy never viewed him as an equal in terms of social and economic importance. She saw status and financial security as top priorities and thought that Gatsby wasn’t understanding that. He couldn’t face the harsh reality that Tom was and always will be more secure in his life then he will ever be. Social class in this novel goes further than having money and acceptance, it correlates with family and one’s
Fitzgerald uses these parties as symbolism for having wealth since they are expensive and attract a lot of attention. Gatsby uses these extravagant parties as a way to show everyone that he is a part of the elite class. But, as noted in chapter 6, no one seems to be impressed with his party, especially Daisy (Fitzgerald,109). Gatsby is heartbroken over the fact that Daisy isn’t amused by his parties and doesn’t know what to do to impress her. Daisy analyzes the scene and realizes that people from West Egg have a sense of simplicity that is unfathomable. Theorist Sebastian Fälth remarks, “Gatsby’s wealth, in itself, is not important to him once he has it; it is nothing more than something that he can use to get what he really wants, which is Daisy” (69). One of Gatsby’s vices is that he can’t grasp the concept that Daisy never viewed him as an equal in terms of social and economic importance. She saw status and financial security as top priorities and thought that Gatsby wasn’t understanding that. He couldn’t face the harsh reality that Tom was and always will be more secure in his life then he will ever be. Social class in this novel goes further than having money and acceptance, it correlates with family and one’s