... anyone from a lower class be caught in an uptown setting" (Doughty). All different classes were for the most part separated by where people lived. There is a variety of characters in the novel The Great Gatsby that comes from different economic acquirements. F. Scott Fitzgerald uses these different economic backgrounds to create 'cities' to display these different characters and their backgrounds. ... are not accepting towards their social and economic position. In contrast to the East Egg, West Egg is broken on the outside it is visible for all to see but on the inside is more pure...

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• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School

... I always have a good time' " :symbolizing another East Egger and her careless wealth (25). On the other hand, Gatsby and Buchanan's temper are very opposite. Tom is introduced in the novel as an arrogant and rich man who develops a sense of complete selfishness, racism and sexism. Hard cruelty is shown in Mr. Buchanan when he discusses his attitudes towards the superiority ... York to enjoy. This evidence is shown in the following quote: "The bar is in full swing, and floating rounds of cocktails permeate the garden outside, until the air is alive with chatter and laughter, and casual i...

• Word Count: 1676
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School