Questions and Answers
Who is Nick Carraway in 'The Great Gatsby'?
What is Tom Buchanan known for?
Coming from old money and having an affair with Myrtle Wilson.
Who is Daisy Buchanan related to?
Nick Carraway.
Jay Gatsby's real name is _____
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What role does Owl Eyes play in the story?
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Jordan Baker is known for being an honest person.
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Who is Dan Cody?
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What is Myrtle Wilson's relationship with Tom Buchanan?
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Who is Mr. Wilson?
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What does Meyer Wolfsheim do?
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Study Notes
Character Analysis of "The Great Gatsby"
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Nick Carraway
- Narrator living in West Egg, neighbor to Gatsby; works in Wall Street bonds.
- Second cousin to Daisy Buchanan; considers himself an honest man.
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Tom Buchanan
- Represents old money; inherits wealth and settles in East Egg.
- Daisy's husband and Nick's friend from Yale; characterized as muscular and aggressive, likened to Zeus.
- Engages in an affair with Myrtle Wilson, a New York woman.
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Daisy Buchanan
- Nick's cousin and Tom's wife; shares a past romantic relationship with Jay Gatsby.
- Comes from old money; portrayed as cynical and sardonic.
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Jay Gatsby
- Protagonist known for crafting a false identity; formerly James Gatz from a poor background.
- Deeply in love with Daisy, he schemes to win her back.
- Viewed by Nick as flawed yet optimistic; tragically shot by Mr. Wilson despite his innocence.
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Owl Eyes
- A drunken party attendee at Gatsby's mansion; observes the authenticity of Gatsby’s book collection despite them being unread.
- His observations hint at Gatsby's fabricated persona.
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Jordan Baker
- Friend of Daisy and Nick's brief love interest; a celebrated golfer.
- Described as self-centered, boyish, and characterized by dishonesty.
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Dan Cody
- Rich yacht owner and mentor to Jay Gatsby for five years; significantly influences Gatsby's life.
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Myrtle Wilson
- Involved in an affair with Tom Buchanan; treats her as an object.
- Married to Mr. Wilson, seeks wealth to enhance her living conditions.
- Repeatedly expresses the belief that "You can't live forever."
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Mr. Wilson
- Myrtle's husband; depicted as lifeless and exhausted, owner of a dilapidated auto shop.
- Represents the struggle and despair of the working class.
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Meyer Wolfsheim
- Criminal associate of Gatsby; instrumental in helping him amass fortunes through bootlegging illegal alcohol.
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Test your knowledge of key characters in 'The Great Gatsby' through this engaging quiz. Explore the complexities of Nick Carraway, Tom Buchanan, and other pivotal figures in F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. Understand their relationships and significance within the story.
