It is owned by Gatsby, and is representable of the kind of money he has
Guests at Gatsby's parties included socialites, celebrities, wealthy individuals, and those seeking to be part of the glamorous lifestyle. The parties were known for attracting a diverse mix of people from different backgrounds all looking to revel in the extravagance and opulence of Gatsby's world.
In "The Great Gatsby," Gatsby receives calls from both Chicago and Philadelphia. These cities are mentioned during the novel as the sources of calls from people in Gatsby's past.
Jordan describes Gatsby as being an "Oxford man." This implies that Gatsby is sophisticated, cultured, and well-educated, despite his mysterious past and the rumors that surround him.
When Nick thought Gatsby was driving the car that killed Myrtle, he was disappointed and disgusted with the whole group of people. When he finds out that Gatsby is innocent he tells Gatsby that he is better than Daisy, Tom and Jordan.
Gatsby continuously uses the phrase "Old Sport" to refer to the people he is talking to.
The people on horseback who visit Gatsby's house in "The Great Gatsby" are a trio of well-to-do guests from East Egg. They are Jordan Baker, Tom Buchanan, and Daisy Buchanan.
Jay Gatsby, originally James Gatz, is the owner of the Gatsby house in the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It is unclear if there was a real mansion the house was modeled after in the book.
People care about the rumors surrounding Gatsby because they add to his mysterious and enigmatic persona. The rumors create intrigue and interest in his character, making him all the more captivating and alluring to others. Additionally, the rumors contribute to the theme of perception versus reality in "The Great Gatsby."
Gatsby tries to buy people's friendship with expensive gifts.
Only a handful of people attended Gatsby's funeral: Nick Carraway, Owl Eyes, Gatsby's father, a few servants, and Gatsby's friend, Meyer Wolfsheim. Most of Gatsby's supposed friends and acquaintances did not attend, showing the superficial nature of their relationships with him.
In The Great Gatsby, the term "caravansary" refers to a place of rest or lodging for travelers. It is used metaphorically to describe Gatsby's extravagant parties as transient gatherings of people from various backgrounds, mirroring the transient nature of life.