The Great Gatsby Mansion Analysis
“The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passions, it’s possible to achieve the American dream.” This famous saying by Tommy Hilfiger portrays the perfect definition of what the American dream represents. The American dream may have a different meaning to a variety of people; however to the majority of individuals, it is to be wealthy, happy, and successful in life. During the 1920’s, the American dream was viewed as something an individual could achieve in life through hard work; regardless of social status or family history. It is defined as starting from a low social or economic level, and working hard towards success and prosperity. The desire to strive for what an individual wants can be accomplished
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The fact that his mansion is described as a “colossal affair,” demonstrates how hard Gatsby is trying to show off his wealth. Its architectural design is a “factual imitation” of Hotel de Ville. Although his mansion is “spanking” new, it tries to look old since it’s covered in ivy which adds a “classic” appearance. Likewise, his luxurious parties are mainly for show as well. Most of Gatsby’s guests attend his parties because of his wealth. The fact that Gatsby invests large amounts of money into his parties shows his wealth and allows him to become relevant within the high class society. Gatsby’s automobile is an embodiment of his wealth and it is another way of showing the large quantity of money which he has at his disposal. It represents Gatsby’s materialism. Nick describes Gatsby’s car as a “rich cream color, bright with nickel, swollen here and there in its monstrous length with triumphant hat-boxes and supper-boxes and tool-boxes, and terraced with a labyrinth of windshields that mirrored a dozen suns” (Fitzgerald 64). Similar to his house, Gatsby’s car is ostentatious. It represents his place in society and the gaudy excess of “new money.” During the 1920’s, the automobile was still considered a “new technology.” It wasn’t portrayed as a mode of
The fact that his mansion is described as a “colossal affair,” demonstrates how hard Gatsby is trying to show off his wealth. Its architectural design is a “factual imitation” of Hotel de Ville. Although his mansion is “spanking” new, it tries to look old since it’s covered in ivy which adds a “classic” appearance. Likewise, his luxurious parties are mainly for show as well. Most of Gatsby’s guests attend his parties because of his wealth. The fact that Gatsby invests large amounts of money into his parties shows his wealth and allows him to become relevant within the high class society. Gatsby’s automobile is an embodiment of his wealth and it is another way of showing the large quantity of money which he has at his disposal. It represents Gatsby’s materialism. Nick describes Gatsby’s car as a “rich cream color, bright with nickel, swollen here and there in its monstrous length with triumphant hat-boxes and supper-boxes and tool-boxes, and terraced with a labyrinth of windshields that mirrored a dozen suns” (Fitzgerald 64). Similar to his house, Gatsby’s car is ostentatious. It represents his place in society and the gaudy excess of “new money.” During the 1920’s, the automobile was still considered a “new technology.” It wasn’t portrayed as a mode of