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. What does this description about Gatsby’s house reveal about his character? He loves his house and has put a lot of time and money into its construction. He is a man of impeccable taste who aspires to have the finest house in West Egg. He comes from inherited money, and his house is a clear reflection of this. He is newly wealthy individual who aspires to project a false image of himself.