atsby’s wealth was recently acquired and not inherited by his family. He spends his money on lavish things like parties, flashy cars, large amounts of food, and servants. “...garnished with glistening hors d’oeuvre, spiced baked hams crowded against salads of harlequin designs...turkeys bewitched to a dark gold” (Fitzgerald 40). The narrator uses imagery to describe the large buffets that Gatsby presents to his party guests. Gatsby makes fancy impressions through extravagant dinners, thrilling activities on his beach, and expensive vehicles.
Mostly anyone, of any rank, came to Gatsby’s parties. Englishmen, famous people like Gatsby, his personal invites, and Nick Carraway. “Dressed up in white flannels I went over to his lawn…” (Fitzgerald
Mostly anyone, of any rank, came to Gatsby’s parties. Englishmen, famous people like Gatsby, his personal invites, and Nick Carraway. “Dressed up in white flannels I went over to his lawn…” (Fitzgerald