Old vs. New Money

In the novel The Great Gatsby, there is a big difference between some of the wealthy people. Reference is from the Old vs. New Money, the old money means the people who were wealthy growing up or earning their money in the big business they do. The New Money means that they really didn't earn their money and are more disrespectful.

The people who are considered Old Money are Tom and Daisy because they came from money and are more quiet in the social status. They have a nice house and are more respected and feared than others. An example is how they put on a facade of being a happy family at first and having well manners.


The people who are considered New Money are Jay Gatsby and his people he deals with.
They are considered this because of how they earned their money from bootlegging, which was illegal from prohibition so they looked down upon them. They spent their money unwisely and showy. Gatsby threw lavishingly parties and was less mannered, inviting himself places that wasn't meant for him to go to.