Links to The Great Gatsby

The wealthy Americans represented in Gatsby were defined mainly by consumerism and excessive material wealth. Wherever given the opportunity, Jay Gatsby is inclined to show off, as shown in his style of clothing, what Tom refers to as his “circus wagon” car, and his huge mansion where he throws lavish parties. The Great Gatsby was trying to convey that the people who had not been raised with money and came into riches and wealth on their own attempted to demand respect and esteem by showing it off through purchases.