Located on forty acres, the mansion is the site of many lavish and boisterous parties thrown by Gatsby, hoping to pique the interest of Daisy Buchanan. The mansion, however, is much more than a lure for Gatsby's long-lost love; it is a symbol of man himself and his dream of materialism as a vehicle for success both literal and romantic. Gatsby's house is a reflection of his personality: grandiose, mysterious and ornate. It is the emblem of a successful businessman and the symbol of what he hopes to find in Daisy and her love. (Morton-Mollo,