What Is the Difference Between East Egg and West Egg in "The Great Gatsby"?

This tension between the classes is a major theme of the novel. Characters such as Daisy and Tom, who gained their money via inheritance, tend to be more refined and respected. Throughout the course of the novel East Egg dwellers are also shown to be more self-involved and morally bankrupt. While West Egg inhabitants like Gatsby often got rich due to illegal activities, they tend to display more humanity.