We have briefly discussed the homes of Nick, the Buchanans and Gatsby. We know the differences between East Egg, West Egg, and the Valley of Ashes. But, more than this, we can see that in the first few chapters of the novel, Fitzgerald is careful to provide detailed descriptions of the homes of each of the main characters. For example, Nick describes his home as follows:
“My house was at the very tip of the egg, only fifty yards from the Sound, and squeezed between two huge places that rented for twelve or fifteen thousand a season. The one on my right was a colossal affair by any standard — it was a factual imitation of some Hotel de Ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side, spanking new under a thin beard of raw ivy, and a marble swimming pool, and more than forty acres of lawn and garden. It was Gatsby’s mansion” (Fitzgerald, p.3).
Your Task:
Your assignment is to describe each of the homes of the main characters and explain how the home of each corresponds to the social position, lifestyle and personality of the owners.
This writing assignment should be approximately 1-2 pages in length.
Please include a paragraph for Nick, Gatsby, and Tom/Daisy
You must use at least three (3) direct quotes from the novel in your response.
Remember, when citing from a novel, write out the exact quote, and cite the author and page number (Fitzgerald, pg.#).
Consider completing this assignments in two steps:
Find quotes that describe each of the main character’s homes.
Analyze how these homes represent the social standing of the character.
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