Nick Carraway Adjective __open-minded___
Nick is a young man from the mid-west. He doesn’t specifically describe his physical appearance. He is tolerant and tries not to judge those around him. He is also quiet, overly polite, and reserved. He had just moved to west egg to work in the bond business. He meets up with his cousin and her husband and has dinner with them. He tries to reserve his judgment on Gatsby.
Characterization in Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby
Tom Buchanan Adjective _____arrogant_____
Tom is well built and highly muscled. He has a gruff voice and his body language seems aggressive. He talks about a book called The Rise of the Colored Empires and raves about how black and white blood lines need to be kept separate. He openly endorses racism and even leaves dinner for a phone call with his supposed lover.
Daisy Buchanan Adjective ___charming__
Daisy is lounging on the couch with Jordan and they are both wearing dresses. She has a charming laugh and seems happy to see Tom. She had dinner with Nick and and wants him to date Jordan. She fell in love with wealth and seems shallow and easily bored.
Jordan Baker Adjective ___self-centered____
She is a slim attractive girl with an erect carriage. She plays in golf tournaments frequently. She is polite but seems distant. She is in the midst of trying to balance something when Nick meets her and only vaguely acknowledges him.
Jay Gatsby Adjective ___fixated_____
Gatsby is everything that Nick scorns. He is wealthy and flamboyant. He is only briefly described in the first chapter when he is staring at the light on Daisy dock. He has dedicated his life to win her back and she became his goal for becoming wealthy.
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