"The younger of the two was a stranger to me, She was extended full length at her end of the divan, completely motionless, and with her chin raised a little, as if she were balancing something on it which was quite likely to fall. If she saw me out of the corner of her eyes she gave no hint of it-- indeed, I was almost surprised into murmuring an apology for having disturbed her by coming in." (page 8)
Ahh characterization...the backbone of literary analysis, in my personal opinion of course.
Nick Carraday
Carraday is the protagonist and narrator of the story who is the sense of realism because he is not focused solely on riches and getting richer. He lives in a simple house in the midst of mansions [i.e. Gatsby's and Daisy's mansions] and he lives in a part of New York, though somehwat "less fashionable" as he put it, that is centered around fame and luxury. He is an intelligent man who graduated from Yale and now feels the calling to learn about bonds in NY much to his family's chagrin. He ends up being a matchmaker between Gatsby and Daisy by chapter five, and he seems to have found a love for himself in Jordan Baker.
Jay Gatsby
Gatsby is the most mysterious character so far because he is so famous in the wealthy world yet no one actually knows him. Everyone assumes these stories about him, like he "once killed a man" or he is "actually a criminal," when in reality, he was a man from North Dakota who didn't fit in with his family and decided to get away. From there he plunged himself into his new identity and his dream...he went from James Gatz to Jay Gatsby, and began to make a name for himself. We do know that he was and is desperately in love with the beautiful Daisy Buchanan who he met many years ago when he was in the armed forces.
Daisy Buchanan
Daisy is the cousin of Carraday who is married to Tom Buchanan. Tom is basically...a cheating scumbag who has had a mistress for many years, who might I add is also married and cheating on her husband. The sad part is, Daisy knows of his adultery and yet she refuses to divorces him because "she is religious" according to Tom's mistress's sister. Daisy is the kind of woman who is beautiful yet focused on social status and luxuries. She believes because she has had experiences and has traveled much that she should be happy with everything. On the other hand, she is is miserable and seems to be looking for a way out. Finding her former love I think is going to help her get there.
Jordan Baker
Jordan Baker is another interesting character who is somewhat mysterious. She is a famous athlete and friend of both Gatsby and Daisy. She was not well acquainted with Gatsby though until Carraday came into her life and she realized they were neighbors. Jordan has begun to be a love interest for Carraday, and something about her makes me like her. I hope things work out :]
Ahh characterization...the backbone of literary analysis, in my personal opinion of course.
Nick Carraday
Carraday is the protagonist and narrator of the story who is the sense of realism because he is not focused solely on riches and getting richer. He lives in a simple house in the midst of mansions [i.e. Gatsby's and Daisy's mansions] and he lives in a part of New York, though somehwat "less fashionable" as he put it, that is centered around fame and luxury. He is an intelligent man who graduated from Yale and now feels the calling to learn about bonds in NY much to his family's chagrin. He ends up being a matchmaker between Gatsby and Daisy by chapter five, and he seems to have found a love for himself in Jordan Baker.
Jay Gatsby
Gatsby is the most mysterious character so far because he is so famous in the wealthy world yet no one actually knows him. Everyone assumes these stories about him, like he "once killed a man" or he is "actually a criminal," when in reality, he was a man from North Dakota who didn't fit in with his family and decided to get away. From there he plunged himself into his new identity and his dream...he went from James Gatz to Jay Gatsby, and began to make a name for himself. We do know that he was and is desperately in love with the beautiful Daisy Buchanan who he met many years ago when he was in the armed forces.
Daisy Buchanan
Daisy is the cousin of Carraday who is married to Tom Buchanan. Tom is basically...a cheating scumbag who has had a mistress for many years, who might I add is also married and cheating on her husband. The sad part is, Daisy knows of his adultery and yet she refuses to divorces him because "she is religious" according to Tom's mistress's sister. Daisy is the kind of woman who is beautiful yet focused on social status and luxuries. She believes because she has had experiences and has traveled much that she should be happy with everything. On the other hand, she is is miserable and seems to be looking for a way out. Finding her former love I think is going to help her get there.
Jordan Baker
Jordan Baker is another interesting character who is somewhat mysterious. She is a famous athlete and friend of both Gatsby and Daisy. She was not well acquainted with Gatsby though until Carraday came into her life and she realized they were neighbors. Jordan has begun to be a love interest for Carraday, and something about her makes me like her. I hope things work out :]
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