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It took Gatsby three years to earn the money to buy the mansion.
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∙ 15y ago
In "The Great Gatsby," Jay Gatsby obtains his wealth through illegal activities, such as bootlegging (selling illegal alcohol during the Prohibition era) and other shady business dealings. He creates a facade of old money wealth to impress Daisy Buchanan and attempts to win her over with his wealth and extravagant lifestyle.
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∙ 11y agoFrom bootlegging alcohol (which was illegal at the time) into the United States.
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∙ 13y agothree years.
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∙ 12y ago3 years.
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How does tom think Gatsby made his money?
Tom believes that Gatsby made his money through illegal activities such as bootlegging and gambling. He is suspicious of Gatsby and thinks that his wealth is not earned through legitimate means.
How has Gatsby gotten some of his money and what does Tom say that startles Gatsby?
Gatsby obtained his money through illegal activities such as bootlegging and gambling. Tom startles Gatsby by revealing that he knows Gatsby never went to Oxford university, contradicting Gatsby's fabricated background story.
The Great Gatsby what occupation is Gatsby accused of doing to make all his money?
bootlegging alcohol
Who owns a yellow rolls royce in The Great Gatsby?
It is owned by Gatsby, and is representable of the kind of money he has
How much money did The Great Gatsby gross worldwide?
The Great Gatsby grossed $351,040,419 worldwide.
How much money did The Great Gatsby gross domestically?
The Great Gatsby grossed $144,840,419 in the domestic market.
Who was the man that left Jay Gatsby 20000?
The man who left Jay Gatsby $20,000 in his will was named Dan Cody. Gatsby worked for Cody as a young man and inherited a substantial amount of money from him after his death. This inheritance allowed Gatsby to finance his extravagant lifestyle and pursuit of Daisy Buchanan.
Where does Gatsby tell nick where his money came from?
Ireland
How much money did Cody leave Gatsby?
25,000
How long did it take gastby to make money to buy the mansion?
It is never mentioned in the novel The Great Gatsby about how Gatsby specifically obtained the money nor how long it took.
What is Gatsby's mansion in The Great Gatsby?
Gatsby's mansion in "The Great Gatsby" is a grand and opulent estate located on Long Island in the fictional West Egg. The mansion is where Jay Gatsby hosts extravagant parties in the hopes of reuniting with Daisy Buchanan, the love of his life. The mansion symbolizes Gatsby's wealth and his attempt to win back Daisy's love.
What did Cody do for Gatsby?
Dan Cody gave Jay Gatsby a job. He also tried to leave him some money but Gatsby never received it. Most importantly Dan Cody taught Gatsby how to act rich.
