The difference between old money and new money has nothing to do with currency.
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, Published in 1925 manifests the corrupted idealism of the elite caste. This fictional story portrays the life of Jay Gatsby, a self-made man residing in the lucrative, newly wealthy West Egg section of town. Furthermore, Gatsby is stubbornly committed to climbing the social and economic latter and to winning back his beloved previous lover Daisy. Daisy now married to Tom Buchanan and mother of a young girl by the name of Pammy, lives in the distinctive East Egg section, known for its great influence and wealth from generations of inherited family money. Fitzgerald repedily emphasizes money is not the only factor that …show more content…
That's one of his little stunts. I picked him for a bootlegger the first time I saw him and I wasn’t far wrong” (Fitzgerald 141) Gatsby’s lucrative business with gangster, Wolfsheim connects him to the illegal production of alcohol in the underworld of New York. Buchanan representing the established quasi-aristocratic class, frowns upon the origin of Gatsby’s rise to prosperity. Lena emphasizes that the socioeconomic first caste, those who reinvent themselves, do not fit into societal norms. The self-governing, extremely motivated group are not able to conform to law or morality making movement between classes unrealistic. Because of this they tend to make the best of where they are. (Deceitful Traces of Power: An Analysis of the Decadence of Tom Buchanan in The Great Gatsby) Gatsby’s character as an efficient but unprincipled member of society unmistakably places him in the first Caste. His inability to conform to moral standards demanded by the precious and status oriented heredity castet make it impossible for Gatsby to transition, regardless to money or determination. In addition, Gatsby’s exquisit and costly possessions have no social value to the inhabitants of East Egg. Buchanan degrades Gatsby’s expensive vehicle stating, "Come on, Daisy," said Tom, pressing her with his hand toward Gatsby's car. ‘I'll take you in this circus wagon.’ He opened the door…”(Fitzgerald 121) Buchanan and Gatsby’s car’s are approximately the same value however, Buchanan compares Gatsby’s vehicle to a cheap, color contrasting wagon. As a member of the highest caste, Buchanan views any possessions not purchased with inherited money, no matter how extravagant and luxurious as inferior in comparison to his own. Therefore, Gatsby’s newly acquired wealth is worthless in
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, Published in 1925 manifests the corrupted idealism of the elite caste. This fictional story portrays the life of Jay Gatsby, a self-made man residing in the lucrative, newly wealthy West Egg section of town. Furthermore, Gatsby is stubbornly committed to climbing the social and economic latter and to winning back his beloved previous lover Daisy. Daisy now married to Tom Buchanan and mother of a young girl by the name of Pammy, lives in the distinctive East Egg section, known for its great influence and wealth from generations of inherited family money. Fitzgerald repedily emphasizes money is not the only factor that …show more content…
That's one of his little stunts. I picked him for a bootlegger the first time I saw him and I wasn’t far wrong” (Fitzgerald 141) Gatsby’s lucrative business with gangster, Wolfsheim connects him to the illegal production of alcohol in the underworld of New York. Buchanan representing the established quasi-aristocratic class, frowns upon the origin of Gatsby’s rise to prosperity. Lena emphasizes that the socioeconomic first caste, those who reinvent themselves, do not fit into societal norms. The self-governing, extremely motivated group are not able to conform to law or morality making movement between classes unrealistic. Because of this they tend to make the best of where they are. (Deceitful Traces of Power: An Analysis of the Decadence of Tom Buchanan in The Great Gatsby) Gatsby’s character as an efficient but unprincipled member of society unmistakably places him in the first Caste. His inability to conform to moral standards demanded by the precious and status oriented heredity castet make it impossible for Gatsby to transition, regardless to money or determination. In addition, Gatsby’s exquisit and costly possessions have no social value to the inhabitants of East Egg. Buchanan degrades Gatsby’s expensive vehicle stating, "Come on, Daisy," said Tom, pressing her with his hand toward Gatsby's car. ‘I'll take you in this circus wagon.’ He opened the door…”(Fitzgerald 121) Buchanan and Gatsby’s car’s are approximately the same value however, Buchanan compares Gatsby’s vehicle to a cheap, color contrasting wagon. As a member of the highest caste, Buchanan views any possessions not purchased with inherited money, no matter how extravagant and luxurious as inferior in comparison to his own. Therefore, Gatsby’s newly acquired wealth is worthless in