Gatsby’s home existed almost entirely for show, equipped with a tower that serves no particular purpose, in addition to a magnificent swimming pool and extensive acreage of neatly-trimmed gardens and lawn. His parties existed to serve similar purposes. The ostentatious mannerisms of society is evident in Gatsby’s parties by means of the extravagance, copious volumes of bootlegged alcohol, and the mass of guests who are attending simply to associate with Gatsby because of his wealth. Despite the immense sums of money Gatsby pours into these parties, he clearly does not seem to enjoy them quite like everyone else. It is clear to see that the guests at his parties are incapable of existing independently of one another. They’re all just trying
