The story takes place in New York during, 1920s of when the prohibition liquor can about; Well Mr. Gatsby's money did not come from inheritance, as he would like people to believe, but it came from organized crime he was involved in. So, Gatsby has profited greatly from selling liquor illegally. In addition, while people come to Gatsby's parties for a good time and free liquor, no-one really knew much about Gatsby. For example, Nick and Jordan Baker had to put the little bits and pieces of information he thought to be true about Gatsby to even find out who he maybe and what he may do.
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