The authors perspective is like the author wanted to be in the book
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the danger is that it becomes the thing that defines you. as if all you're worth is your smarts.
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Homes on East Egg are wealthy from long lines of generations (a son will inherit his father's fortune), whilst homes on West Egg are people who built up their fortunes (ex. people who gain money from working in industries).