Read the excerpt from Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby . 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. What does this description about Gatsby’s house reveal about his character?
Answer
A
He is a man of impeccable taste who aspires to have the finest house in West Egg.
B
He loves his house and has put a lot of time and money into its construction.
C
He is newly wealthy individual who aspires to project a false image of himself.
D
He comes from inherited money, and his house is a clear reflection of this.
Explanation
The house is described as a “factual imitation” of a French civic building, and its enormous size and “spanking new” appearance make it seem showy rather than traditionally refined. These details suggest Gatsby is newly wealthy and is using his house to project an impressive image. So the description points to a newly wealthy individual who aspires to project a false image of himself.
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