Question

What inferences can be made about the differences between the “old money” of East Egg and the “new money” of West Egg based on the two settings?

Answer 1

The difference is that old money is viewed as a greater valued as Tom views Gatsby as someone with less value and fortune. As Tom had it passed down from family and has more class and style. While people like gatsby uses the new profound money for greater use such as more activity of parties and flappers.