My own house was an eyesore, but it was a small eyesore, and it had been overlooked, so I had a view of the water, a partial view of my neighbor’s lawn, and the consoling proximity of millionaires—all for eighty dollars a month.
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H
He is not particularly impressed by material wealth and fashionable appearances.
H
He plans to move into another house as soon as the opportunity arises.
H
He is wealthy enough to live in West Egg but not wealthy enough to rent a very nice place.
H
He is desperate to become part of the elite society of West Egg and East Egg.