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 loves his house and has put a lot of time and money into its construction.
B
He is a man of impeccable taste who aspires to have the finest house in West Egg.
C
He comes from inherited money, and his house is a clear reflection of this.
D
He is newly wealthy individual who aspires to project a false image of himself.
Explanation
The house is described as a “factual imitation” of a French town hall, and its ivy is still raw, suggesting it is newly built rather than part of an old family estate. Its enormous scale and elaborate features also show Gatsby displaying his wealth. Together, these details suggest he is newly wealthy and trying to project an image of status, so the best choice is “He is newly wealthy individual who aspires to project a false image of himself.”
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