Writing about opening of Chapter 3 of Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald creates a sense of wealth and glamour. He does this by showing the reader the luxury aspects of Gatsby party such his use of his car, "his Rolls-Royce became an omnibus". The fact that the writer has described a very expensive car as being similer to a bus, indicates to the reader that money is not an issue for Gatsby and that a very expensive item may not be valuble in Gatsby's mind.  

Another way the writer conveys a sense of wealth is by showing to the reader the lifestyle that Gatsby is living, the writer says "spilled with prodigality". the use of the word prodigality indicates to the reader the extent of Gatsby's luxury lifestyle, the fact that he is spending a lot of money for the benefit of others shows that he does not care about the money he spends.

One more way wealth is expressed would be the items depicted in the party such as "spiced bake hams crowded against salads of harlequin design". The use of the word "harlequin"