The Great Gatsby

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Describe the east and west egg?

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The East Egg is a place of old money, social status, and a kind of aristocracy.

The West Egg is where new money lives.... thus, their homes are considered less fashionable and their social status is unproven. The East Egg aristocracy would likely not socialize with the West Eggers.

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The Great Gatsby