Characters Flashcards
Who is Jay Gatsby and who does he have an affair with?
A West Egger
A wealthy and mysterious man who holds lavish parties. He was involved with Daisy and is still in love with her
Who is Nick Carraway and who does he have a relationship with?
West Egger
Narrator of the story
Just moved to West Egg and lives next door to Gatsby. He’s also Daisy’s cousin
Who is Daisy Buchanan and who does she have an affair with?
East Egger
Unhappily married to Tom
Was involved with Gatsby but broke it off when she met Tom
Who is the child of Daisy and Tom?
Pammy (daughter)
Who is Tom Buchanan and who does he have an affair with?
East Egger
married to Daisy and went to uni with Nick
Violent, prejudiced and has lots of affairs
Has an affair with Myrtle Wilson
Who is George Wilson?
A Wastelander
married to Myrtle, but is initially unaware that she’s having an affair. He owns and runs a garage between the Eggs and New York
Who is Myrtle Wilson and who’s she having an affair with?
married to George and is Tom’s latest mistress
Resents George for being working class and poor
Has an affair with Tom Buchanan
Who is Myrtle Wilson and who’s she having an affair with?
A Wastelander
married to George and is Tom’s latest mistress
Resents George for being working class and poor
Has an affair with Tom Buchanan
Who is Jordan Baker and who does she have a relationship with?
A New Yorker
Nick’s love interest and Daisy’s best friend. She’s a professional golfer who’s bored, cynical and independent
Who is Meyer Wolfshiem?
A New Yorker
A well known gambler who’s involved b various criminal activities
He’s Gatsby’s friend and business partner
Who is Catherine?
A New Yorker
Myrtle’s sister
She spends time with Myrtle and Tom when they go to New York
Who is Dan Cody?
A millionaire who mentored Gatsby
Who is Michaelis?
runs a café next to Wilson’s garage
Who are Klipspringer and Owl Eyes?
Frequent party-goers at Gatsby’s mansion
Who is Henry Gatz?
Gatsby’s father
