Set on forty acres, the mansion is the site of numerous lavish and wild parties thrown by Gatsby, hoping to pique the interest of Daisy Buchanan. The mansion, however, is much more than bait for Gatsby's long-lost love; it is a symbol of the man himself and his dream of materialism as a vehicle for success in both a literal and romantic sense. Gatsby's house parallels his personality: grand, mysterious, and richly adorned. It is the emblem of a successful businessman and the symbol of what he hopes to find in Daisy and her love.” (Morton-Mollo,