Chapter 5: Chapter 5

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Nick returns home to find Gatsby's mansion blazing with lights and agrees to invite Daisy to tea at his house. Gatsby nervously prepares by sending a gardener to cut Nick's lawn and filling the house with flowers, then reunites awkwardly with Daisy in a scene filled with embarrassment that turns to joy. They tour Gatsby's lavish home, where he shows off his possessions and they share an emotional moment as Nick leaves them alone together.

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Nick Carraway Returns home, invites Daisy to tea, hosts the reunion, observes their awkwardness and subsequent happiness, and leaves them alone at the end.
Jay Gatsby Invites Nick for a swim or trip, offers him a shady business deal, anxiously prepares for Daisy's visit, reunites with her awkwardly then glows with joy, shows her his house and possessions, and shares an intimate moment with her.
Daisy Buchanan Arrives alone for tea at Nick's, reunites emotionally with Gatsby, tours his mansion admiring it and his shirts, shares tender moments with him as rain stops.
Ewing Klipspringer Is found doing exercises in a bedroom, then plays the piano for Gatsby and Daisy while making excuses about his lack of practice.
Dan Cody Only mentioned through his photograph on Gatsby's wall.
Meyer Wolfshiem Only referenced by Gatsby as someone Nick would not need to deal with in the proposed venture.
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Nick Carraway

Also known as: Mr. Carraway, Nick, the narrator, I, old sport

Young bond salesman from a prominent Midwestern family living in West Egg. Reserved and observant. Returns home, invites Daisy to tea, hosts the reunion, observes their awkwardness and subsequent happiness, and leaves them alone at the end.

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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Jay Gatsby

Also known as: Gatsby, Mr. Gatsby, my neighbour, the man who gives his name to this book, my host, old sport +5 más

Wealthy and mysterious man living in the mansion next to Nick in West Egg, deeply in love with Daisy from years before. Nervous, eager, and dream-filled. Invites Nick for a swim or trip, offers him a shady business deal, anxiously prepares for Daisy's visit, reunites with her awkwardly then glows with joy, shows her his house and possessions, and shares an intimate moment with her.

Nick Carraway neighborNick Carraway neighbor and guestJordan Baker someone he speaks with privatelyNick Carraway neighbor and lunch companionJordan Baker acquaintance who speaks for him +5 more
Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5

Daisy Buchanan

Also known as: Daisy, my cousin, my second cousin once removed, the other girl, red-haired young lady from a famous chorus, she +4 más

Charming and graceful woman married to Tom, previously involved with Gatsby five years earlier. Emotional and beautiful. Arrives alone for tea at Nick's, reunites emotionally with Gatsby, tours his mansion admiring it and his shirts, shares tender moments with him as rain stops.

Nick Carraway second cousin once removedTom Buchanan husbandJordan Baker friend from LouisvillePammy Buchanan daughterJay Gatsby former love interest from 1917 +6 more
Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5

Tom Buchanan

Also known as: Tom, her husband, my old friend, Mr. Buchanan

Wealthy, arrogant man from Chicago married to Daisy; Nick's college acquaintance. Sees Nick at the restaurant and approaches eagerly to ask why he hasn't called Daisy; shakes hands briefly with Gatsby.

Daisy Buchanan wifeNick Carraway college acquaintanceJordan Baker guestMyrtle Wilson mistressNick Carraway acquaintance +5 more
Chapters 1, 2, 4

Jordan Baker

Also known as: Jordan, Miss Baker, she, the balancing girl, the stranger, the younger of the two +1 más

Professional golfer and friend of Daisy; known for her clean, hard, limited personality and universal skepticism. Tells Nick the story of Daisy and Gatsby's 1917 romance and Daisy's marriage to Tom while at the Plaza and in Central Park; explains Gatsby's request to arrange a tea meeting.

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Chapters 1, 3, 4

Myrtle Wilson

Also known as: Mrs. Wilson, Myrtle, Tom's girl, Tom's mistress, his girl

The mistress of Tom Buchanan, seen working at a garage in the valley of ashes. Briefly glimpsed straining at a garage pump as Gatsby and Nick drive past.

Tom Buchanan loverGeorge Wilson husbandCatherine sisterNick Carraway party guestTom Buchanan lover (implied through context)
Chapters 2, 4

George Wilson

Also known as: George B. Wilson, Wilson, old man, proprietor

Blond, spiritless, anaemic, and faintly handsome owner of a struggling garage in the valley of ashes. He is oblivious to his wife's affair. Appears in his garage, discusses selling a car with Tom, fetches chairs for guests, and is deceived about his wife's whereabouts.

Myrtle Wilson wifeTom Buchanan customer and wife's lover
Chapter 2

Catherine

Also known as: her sister, the sister

Slender, worldly woman of about thirty with red hair and many bracelets, sister to Myrtle Wilson. She is gossipy and lives with a friend at a hotel. Attends the party, discusses her travels and Gatsby with Nick, gossips about marriages and divorces, and helps console Myrtle after the fight.

Myrtle Wilson sisterTom Buchanan sister's lover
Chapter 2

Meyer Wolfshiem

Also known as: Meyer, Mr. Wolfshiem, Wolfshiem

Business associate mentioned in connection with Gatsby's confidential side business offer. Only referenced by Gatsby as someone Nick would not need to deal with in the proposed venture.

Jay Gatsby friend and associate he admiresNick Carraway mistaken for a business contactJay Gatsby business connection
Chapters 4, 5

Dan Cody

Also known as: Mr. Dan Cody, old sport's best friend

Deceased elderly man who was Gatsby's best friend years ago, shown in a photograph in yachting costume. Only mentioned through his photograph on Gatsby's wall.

Jay Gatsby best friend
Chapter 5
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Pammy Buchanan

Also known as: her daughter, she, the baby

Three-year-old daughter of Tom and Daisy Buchanan. Sleeping and mentioned but does not appear.

Tom Buchanan fatherDaisy Buchanan mother
Chapter 1

Doctor T. J. Eckleburg

Also known as: Doctor Eckleburg, eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg

Gigantic blue eyes on a faded billboard advertisement for an oculist, overlooking the valley of ashes. Broods over the desolate dumping ground and is referenced by characters as they pass by.

Chapter 2

Mr. McKee

Also known as: Chester, Chester McKee, McKee

Pale, feminine photographer from the apartment below who is in the "artistic game." He is respectful but somewhat boring. Attends the party with his wife, attempts to photograph guests, discusses his work on Long Island, falls asleep, and invites Nick to lunch while leaving.

Mrs. McKee wifeMyrtle Wilson neighbor
Chapter 2

Mrs. McKee

Also known as: his wife

Shrill, languid, handsome, and horrible wife of Mr. McKee who is proud of her husband's photography. Attends the party, compliments Myrtle's dress, suggests photo poses, discusses her past romantic decisions, and helps console Myrtle after she is injured.

Mr. McKee husbandMyrtle Wilson neighbor
Chapter 2

Owl Eyes

Also known as: Jordan’s escort, a man of about my age, another man in the car, apparition, he, man in a long duster +6 más

A persistent young college student escorting Jordan at the party. He makes violent innuendo and expects some form of intimacy with her. Sits with Jordan's dignified East Egg party, nods cynically when they decide to leave, later engages in an obstetrical conversation with two chorus girls and implores Nick to join him.

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Chapter 3

Lucille

One of the two girls in twin yellow dresses who frequently attends Gatsby's parties. She is alert, confident, and casually discusses rumors about Gatsby while accepting his gifts. Sits at a table with Nick, Jordan, and others, recounts receiving a new gown from Gatsby after tearing her previous one, shares and debates rumors that Gatsby killed a man or was a German spy, and performs a baby act with her twin later in the evening.

The other girl in yellow companionJay Gatsby host she gossips about
Chapter 3

The other girl in yellow

Also known as: one of the girls in yellow, she, the first girl

One of the two girls in twin yellow dresses at the party. She is eager, gossipy, and speculative about Gatsby's past. Sits at the table discussing parties and rumors, eagerly suggests Gatsby killed a man, leans forward sharing confidential gossip, and performs a baby act with Lucille later.

Lucille companionJay Gatsby host she gossips about
Chapter 3

Ewing Klipspringer

Also known as: Ewing, Klipspringer, Mr. Klipspringer, the boarder

Slightly worn young man living as a boarder in Gatsby's house, often unkempt. Embarrassed and reluctant piano player. Is found doing exercises in a bedroom, then plays the piano for Gatsby and Daisy while making excuses about his lack of practice.

Jay Gatsby host
Chapter 5
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