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THE GREAT GATSBYANALYSIS OF MAJOR
CHARACTERS
JAY GATSBY• Ambitious• Determined• Corrupt• Material/interested in wealth
& possessions• Illusive (not real, although
seeming to be)• Single-minded• Loyal
NICK CARRAWAY• Thoughtful/reflective• Tolerant• Biased• Conflicted:
CONFLICTEAST WEST
GOOD LISTENER EASILY BORED
ATTRACTION TO JORDAN
DISLIKE OF HER DISHONESTY
CONDEMNATION OF CORRUPTION
LOVE OF GATSBY, ACCEPTANCE OF AFFAIRS
DAISY BUCHANAN• Controlled• Sophisticated• Fickle (changes her mind
easily)• Shallow (materialistic)• Sardonic/sarcastic (grimly
mocking, cynical)• Affectionate• Lack of sustained loyalty or
care
TOM BUCHANAN• Arrogant• Bully• Racist• Sexist• Immoral• Superiority complex