The Great Gatsby

A mysterious, fabulously wealthy man who throws extravagant parties to attract Daisy. He is driven by a longing to reclaim a lost romance and a past he believes can be recreated. Gatsby's confidence masks insecurity and a single-minded obsession with Daisy.

The narrator who observes the excess and moral fragility of East and West Egg. He moves to Long Island, becomes entangled with Gatsby, Daisy, and Tom, and mediates between different worlds with cautious judgment.

Glamorous and alluring, Daisy embodies charm and indecision. She navigates a troubled marriage with Tom while becoming the center of Gatsby's longing. Her choices reveal how desire, comfort, and reputation shape actions.

Wealthy, domineering, and blunt, Tom uses his status to control relationships and dismiss others. He pursues an affair while maintaining appearances, contributing to a web of tensions that drive the tragedy.

Tom's mistress, married to George, she seeks a more glamorous life and flirts with Daisy's name. Her pursuit of status and excitement reveals the hollow promises of wealth.

A professional golfer and Daisy's friend, she embodies independence within a society of wealth. She invites Nick into the social circle and carries a stubborn, practical edge.

Myrtle's husband, an automotive mechanic who dreams of improving his life through money. The narrative shows his despair and the devastating consequences of the lovers' entanglements.

Daisy and Tom's young daughter, a symbol of domestic life and innocence within a world of adult complexities. Her presence underscores the costs of adult decisions.

A social figure who appears in the social circle; part of the web of relationships surrounding the main characters, contributing to the party atmosphere and connections.

A minor presence among the social circle, part of the bustling party world that defines Gatsby's era of excess.