Characteristics Of Nick's Home In The Great Gatsby

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In the Great Gatsby there are three important houses. There is Nick’s home who is different than the rest. There is the Buchanan’s home that is very elaborate. Then there is the one and only Gatsby home. Each of their homes are described by their characteristics. Nick’s home is the very modest of them all located in the West Egg. The home was a small eyesore. It allowed him to be only 50 yards from the beach. For all the glorious things about his home he only pays $80 a month. Nicks home may be but small and squished between two mansions his home is plain and unlike Nick himself. The Buchanan’s home is very cheerful. Their home is red and white Georgian colonial style. The bay to there front door is only 1/4 of a mile. This home is different

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