Main Characters of The Great Gatsby

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Main Characters of The Great Gatsby

Nick Carraway: The narrator of the story and cousin of Daisy Buchanan, he resides in West Egg and befriends Jay Gatsby.
Jay Gatsby: Central character and wealthy resident of West Egg, known for his extravagant parties and his enduring love for Daisy Buchanan.
Tom Buchanan: Daisy's husband, characterized by his short temper and infidelity; he lives in East Egg and represents old money elitism.
Daisy Buchanan: Beautiful and conflicted, she is married to Tom, loves Gatsby, and is Nick's second cousin; she has a young daughter named Pammy.

Supporting Characters

Jordan Baker: A friend of the Buchanans and Nick's love interest; she is a competitive golfer known for her dishonesty and involvement in Gatsby's social circle.
Meyer Wolfsheim: Gatsby's associate with a notorious past, he is implicated in fixing the 1919 World Series and is involved in organized crime, as well as being a bootlegger.
Pammy Buchanan: The three-year-old daughter of Tom and Daisy, representing the innocence overshadowed by parental conflicts.
Myrtle Wilson: Tom's mistress who is married to George Wilson, she lives in the Valley of Ashes and is tragically killed by Daisy while driving Gatsby's yellow car.
George Wilson: Myrtle's husband, residing in the Valley of Ashes; he ultimately kills Gatsby in a fit of grief and then takes his own life.

Minor Characters

Dan Cody: A pivotal mentor to Gatsby, who introduces him to wealth and high society.
Henry Gatz: Gatsby's father, who arrives in New York after his son's death, proud of Gatsby's achievements.
Owl Eyes: An attendee of Gatsby's parties who discovers the authenticity of Gatsby's library; he is notably the only guest at Gatsby's funeral.
Klipspringer: A freeloader at Gatsby's mansion, he plays the piano and embodies the superficial friendships of Gatsby's social circle.
Ella Kaye: Cody's ex-wife who denies Gatsby an inheritance from Cody, showcasing the theme of betrayal in wealth transfer.

Additional Characters

Chester McKee: A photographer and friend of Myrtle who lives in the same New York apartment building.
Lucille McKee: Chester's wife, also part of Myrtle's social network.
Catherine: Myrtle's sister, amplifying Myrtle's story and connections.
Michaelis: A friend of George Wilson, who provides comfort after Myrtle's death and runs a coffee shop in the Valley of Ashes.
Mr. Sloane: A social acquaintance of Tom Buchanan, representing the elite circles they navigate.
Bill Biloxi: A guest who faints at Tom and Daisy's wedding, adding humor and depth to social interactions.
Walter Chase: A financier and banker, indicating the financial backdrop against which the characters operate.
Miss Baedeker: A guest at Gatsby's party who adds to the social commentary on class and interaction within the narrative.

Description

Test your knowledge of the key characters in F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, The Great Gatsby. This quiz covers the central figures such as Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, and Tom Buchanan, as well as supporting characters like Jordan Baker and Meyer Wolfsheim.