Jay Gatsby

"The one on my right was a colossal affair by any standard-it was a factual imitation of some
Hotel de Ville in Normandy, with a tower on one
side, spanking new under a thin beard of raw ivy,
and a marble swimming pool, and more than
forty acres of lawn and garden." (22)
This quote describes the wealth of Jay Gatsby.
Nick Carraway is describing the size and grandeur
of his neighbor's house. He compares Gatsby's
abode to a fancy French hotel to emphasize his
wealth.