SETTING

East Egg and West Egg are so close geographically, yet so far apart when it comes to lifestyle. They are both concerned with material goods and wealth, but the people from East Egg are newly rich. They are constantly trying to impress and show up others. They do not have connections like the people of West Egg do. I think it's strange that Nick lives in East Egg, because he does have connections after attending Yale. However, it is a good thing that he lives in East Egg or he might have never met Gatsby. Gatsby likes to show off his wealth by throwing lavish parties and inviting tons of people that he doesn't know. I think it would be very interesting and fun to attend one of the parties that Gatsby throws.