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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, Yale graduate, and WWI veteran who is reserved and observant while living in West Egg next to Gatsby. Visits Gatsby's house, attends lunch at the Buchanans', travels to the Plaza, witnesses the confrontation and Myrtle's death, speaks with Gatsby afterward, and observes Tom and Daisy together in the kitchen.
Daisy Buchanan second cousin once removedTom Buchanan college acquaintanceJordan Baker acquaintanceJay Gatsby neighborTom Buchanan acquaintance
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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Jay Gatsby
Also known as: Gatsby, Mr. Gatsby, my neighbour, the man who gives his name to this book, my host, old sport
+8 másWealthy and mysterious man from a poor background who fell in love with Daisy years earlier, served as an officer in the war, and now lives in a mansion in West Egg while pursuing her again. Calls Nick about lunch, attends the Buchanans' for the meal, reveals his Oxford stint and bootlegging past under Tom's interrogation, declares his love for Daisy, and later waits outside the Buchanan house all night to protect her after the accident.
Nick Carraway neighborNick Carraway neighbor and guestJordan Baker someone he speaks with privatelyNick Carraway neighbor and lunch companionJordan Baker acquaintance who speaks for him
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Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
+7 másBeautiful, wealthy socialite from Louisville who married Tom after waiting for Gatsby and now lives in East Egg while rekindling her affair with Gatsby. Kisses Gatsby at lunch, suggests going to town, admits in the Plaza that she loved both Gatsby and Tom but ultimately stays with her husband, accidentally kills Myrtle while driving, and later sits intimately with Tom over supper.
Nick Carraway second cousin once removedTom Buchanan husbandJordan Baker friend from LouisvillePammy Buchanan daughterJay Gatsby former love interest from 1917
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Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Tom Buchanan
Also known as: Tom, her husband, my old friend, Mr. Buchanan, the polo player, Mr. Thomas Buchanan
+1 másArrogant, athletic, and wealthy husband of Daisy from a prominent family who is having an affair with Myrtle Wilson and lives in East Egg. Hosts lunch, drives Gatsby's car to town, confronts and exposes Gatsby's past at the Plaza, learns Daisy loves Gatsby but reclaims her afterward, stops at Wilson's garage, and consoles George Wilson after Myrtle's death while hiding the truth.
Daisy Buchanan wifeNick Carraway college acquaintanceJordan Baker guestMyrtle Wilson mistressNick Carraway acquaintance
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Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Jordan Baker
Also known as: Jordan, Miss Baker, she, the balancing girl, the stranger, the younger of the two
+2 másProfessional golfer and friend of Daisy who is sophisticated, dishonest, and detached while staying at the Buchanans'. Attends lunch, travels in Gatsby's car with Nick and Tom, witnesses the Plaza confrontation, and returns with Nick and Tom to the Buchanans' before being rejected by Nick.
Daisy Buchanan friend from LouisvilleTom Buchanan hostNick Carraway new acquaintanceNick Carraway romantic interestJay Gatsby someone she knows and speaks with privately
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Chapters 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
Myrtle Wilson
Also known as: Mrs. Wilson, Myrtle, Tom's girl, Tom's mistress, his girl, her
+2 másWilson's discontented wife who is having a long-term affair with Tom and lives above the garage in the valley of ashes. Peers jealously from her window at the group, mistakes Jordan for Tom's wife, then runs into the road and is fatally struck by the yellow car.
Tom Buchanan loverGeorge Wilson husbandCatherine sisterNick Carraway party guestTom Buchanan lover (implied through context)
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Chapters 2, 4, 7
George Wilson
Also known as: George B. Wilson, Wilson, old man, proprietor, he, his
+1 másDistraught garage owner in the valley of ashes who is married to Myrtle and suspects her of infidelity. Appears ill and demands money from Tom for his car, reveals plans to move West with Myrtle, later locks her upstairs, and collapses in grief moaning after her death while being steadied by Tom.
Myrtle Wilson wifeTom Buchanan customer and wife's loverMyrtle Wilson wifeTom Buchanan customer
Chapters 2, 7
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
Shady business associate of Gatsby who helped him with illegal activities. Mentioned as the source of Gatsby's new servants and as a partner in bootlegging.
Jay Gatsby friend and associate he admiresNick Carraway mistaken for a business contactJay Gatsby business connectionJay Gatsby associate
Chapters 4, 5, 7
Dan Cody
Also known as: Mr. Dan Cody, old sport's best friend, Cody
Robust but soft-minded millionaire from the silver and gold rushes who owned the yacht Tuolomee; he employed the young Gatsby for five years. Mentioned as the pivotal figure who gave Gatsby his education and opportunity through service aboard his yacht before dying.
Jay Gatsby best friendJay Gatsby former employeeElla Kaye manipulator
Chapters 5, 6
Michaelis
Also known as: Mavro Michaelis, his neighbour, the young Greek
Neighbor who runs a coffee joint beside the ash-heaps and is the main witness at the inquest. Finds Wilson sick, hears the argument and accident, and later testifies about the yellow car.
George Wilson neighbor and witness subject
Chapter 7
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Pammy Buchanan
Also known as: her daughter, she, the baby, Pammy, bles-sed pre-cious, little dream
+2 másDaisy's young daughter who is shy, well-disciplined, and resembles her mother. Is brought into the room by her nurse during lunch, greets the guests reluctantly, and is quickly taken away again.
Tom Buchanan fatherDaisy Buchanan motherDaisy Buchanan motherTom Buchanan father
Chapters 1, 7
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 másA 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.
Nick Carraway fellow WWI veteran and guestOwl Eyes companion in the car wreckJordan Baker escort he hopes to become intimate with
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
Ella Kaye
the newspaper woman, Madame de Maintenon Manipulative newspaper woman who exploited Dan Cody's weakness and ultimately received his fortune.
Chapter 6
Mr. Sloane
Also known as: Sloane
Haughty and ungrateful man who accompanies Tom Buchanan and the lady on their horseback visit to Gatsby's house. Visits Gatsby's house, declines hospitality, insists on leaving without Gatsby, and later leaves abruptly.
Tom Buchanan companion
Chapter 6
Miss Baedeker
Also known as: she, the accused, the girl
Drunken and vocal female guest at Gatsby's party who slumps, screams after cocktails, and argues about her behavior. Appears heavily intoxicated at the tipsy table, defends herself against criticism of her drinking, and complains about past incidents.
Doctor Civet acquaintance
Chapter 6
Doctor Civet
Also known as: Doc, Doc Civet
Physician or guest at Gatsby's party who is accused of having shaky hands. Helps or is involved with Miss Baedeker after she is pushed into the pool, criticized for his unsteady hands.
Miss Baedeker patient or acquaintance
Chapter 6
The moving-picture director
the director, her director Gorgeous woman's film director who is seen slowly bending to kiss her under the white-plum tree at the party.
Chapter 6
His Star
the Star, that lady, a gorgeous scarcely human orchid of a woman, she, the girl Celebrity actress or movie star sitting under the white-plum tree at Gatsby's party.
Chapter 6
Biloxi
Also known as: Bill Biloxi, Blocks Biloxi, a man named Biloxi, his cousin
Man from Biloxi, Tennessee, who attended Daisy and Tom's wedding and claimed Yale connections. Recalled in conversation at the Plaza as having fainted at the wedding and stayed with Jordan's family.
Daisy Buchanan wedding guest acquaintanceTom Buchanan wedding host acquaintanceJordan Baker host during his stay
Chapter 7