Characters 1-3
Who is Daisy Buchanan
Nick's cousin, Gatsby's ex-girlfriend married to Tom Buchanan, Selfish and materialistic/ spoilded
Since most of his guest ignore him, why do they come to Gatsby's house
Gatsby's house is a popular plaace providing free food, drinks, and lavish amusements
Narrator, Daisy's second cousin, Tom's college friend, Jordan's love interest, and Gatsby's neighbor
Nick Carraway
Define this character: Draws Nick into story, friend of Daisy's shows change in women during 1920's
Jordan Baker
"l've been drunk for about a week now, and i thought it might sober me up to sit in a library."
Who is Jay Gatsby
Self-made man - successful without family money, lives next to door to Nick Carraway, the narrator, still in love with his ex- girlfriend Daisy Buchanan
What is a "bootlegger" and what does it have to do with story?
A bootlegger is a maker of illegal whiskey, especially during Prohibition, and it is rumored that is how Gatsby made his fortune
Self-made millionaire who love Daisy. he made his millions illegally through bootlegging and other activities
Jay Gatsby
Define this character: Trapped in hopeless situation, common man in material wasteland
George Wilson
"God knows what you've been doing... You may fool me, but you can't fool God".
George Wilson
Who is Nick Carraway
Narrator, Gatsby's neighbor, Daisy's cousin, Mid- Western and a fish out of water
Why is Nick a little dissapointed with Gatsby at the party?
Gatsby has very little to say at the party, which is dissapointing to Nick-- hard to get interested in Gatsby
A business associate of Gatsby. he is credited with fixing the 1919 World series
Meyer Wolfsheim
Define this character: Mistress of Tom's trying to rise above station in life
Myrtle Wilson
"Let us to learn to show friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead".
Wolshiem
Who is Tom Buchanan
Married to Daisy's classmate of Nick's at Yale, old money, poweer- hungry, racist, having affair with Myrtle Wilson
What are knickerbockers, and why are they mentioned?
Knickerbockers are loose, short pants, gathered at the knee-- a guest is wearing them at the party
Myrtle Wilson
Define this character: Static character devoted to dream, symbol of American Experience
Jay Gatsby
"l'd like to get one of those pink clouds and put you in it and push you around."
Daisy Buchanan
Professionak golfer, friend of Daisy's old money, summer romance with nick Carraway (sort of )
Why does Nick say that listening to Gatsby is like "skimming hastily through a dozen magazines"?
He is facinated with the books in Gatsby's library and is the only one other than Nick and Mr. Gatz who attends Gasby's funeral.
Owl Eyes
Define this character: American archetype (orginal, model), Romantic figure with money
Gatsby