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The Insincerity of the Upper Class - Coggle Diagram
The Insincerity of the Upper Class
Underlying Characteristics
Tom & Daisy
Money lets them just run away
Never attended Gatsby's funeral
Selfish
Money eases their mind of guilt
Lack of empathy
Gatsby
Has a good heart, sincere person
Waited outside for 4 hours to make sure Daisy was safe
Empathetic
He is a dreamer; he follows love and is loyal
East Egg (Old Money)
Daisy + Tom
Tom came from a wealthy family
High Social Class/Standards
Personality- Believe they are of higher power, better than others (snobby)
Stereotypes "grace, power, elegance, and taste"
Flowy dresses, pearls, enormous house
West Egg (New Money)
Gatsby
Can't understand certain subtle social cues
Sloane's invitation to lunch
Has enormous parties not requiring invites
Self-made millionaire that came from criminal activity
"Lacking in social grace"
"Vulgar"