East Egg Guests:
- "The Leeches, Doctor Webster Civet, the Hornbeams, the Blackbuck Clan and Edgar Beaver," are all named after animals or objects. This implies that their families are somewhat like the thing that their name is referring too. For example, a horn beam is a tree and "the Hornbeams" may have a sturdy stature like a tree.
- "Willie Votaries" was a philosphe famous for defending religious liberty and freedom of expression.
- "Stonewall Jackson Abrams of Georgia" is a family named after a Confederate General.
- "S.B. Whitebait" and "the Hammerheads" are both named after fish. Due to the food chain of the sea, "the Hammerheads" may be superior to the "Whitebaits".
West Egg Guests:
- "Newton Orchid" controlled Films Par Excellence, a company in Hollywood; the author loved Hollywood.
- "Eckhaust", "Clyde Cohen", "Don S: Schwartze", and "Arthur McCarty" were all related to movies in one way or another.
- "James B. Ferret" is a member of Wall Street who's plan to gamble shows the corruption that society is facing; to ferret meanings to drive out or torment as well.
- "Klipsringer" has been at Gatsby's house so long that they call him "The Boarder".
- "Henry L. Palmetto's" last name follows the theme of objects describing stature; palmettos are palm leafs.
- "Benny McClenahan" brings girls to Gatsby's parties that represent praises or blessings. Though, the expandability of them says that they aren't worth much.
- "Miss Claudia Hip" is introduced by name but her chauffeur isn't. This shows the social classes during the time.
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