Question

What are some differences between the homes on East Egg (a richer area) and those on West Egg? Check all of the boxes that apply.
West Egg homes imitate old styles, while East Egg homes were made when those styles were first designed.

East Egg homes are more flimsily constructed, while those on West Egg are more durable because they were built with higher-quality materials.

The narrator describes his first impressions of East Egg with light, dreamy imagery and those of West Egg with dark, shadowy imagery.

The narrator says that the homes on West Egg are more contemporary and fashionable than the homes on East Egg.

The homes on East Egg have smaller lawns and gardens than the homes on West Egg do.

Answer 1

Answer:

West Egg homes imitate old styles, while East Egg homes were made when those styles were first designed.

The narrator describes his first impressions of East Egg with light, dreamy imagery and those of West Egg with dark, shadowy imagery.

Explanation:

The setting of The Great Gatsby is very significant to the plot of the story. The story is about the lavish lifestyle and overindulgence that characterized the 1920s in America. The setting contributes to establishing this by highlighting the differences between West Egg and East Egg. West Egg is not as wealthy as East Egg, and the humble setting of West Egg is used to emphasize the decadence of East Egg. East Egg has older, grander homes. The area is also described with light, dreamy imagery, as opposed to the dark, shadowy one that is used to describe West Egg.

Answer 2

Answer:

A,C

Explanation: