The Great Gatsby Character Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for The Great Gatsby characters and their descriptions.

Jordan Baker

Daisy's friend and a golfer, confident but dishonest, likes gossip and is always watching what's happening.

Myrtle Wilson

Tom's mistress. He is violent towards her.

Daisy Buchanan

Torn between Gatsby and Tom, not as brave as Gatsby hopes.

Tom Buchanan

Bossy, racist, aggressive, cheats on Daisy, violent and controlling.

Nick Carraway

New to New York, open-minded, curious, realizes people are fake but tries to be honest.

Jay Gatsby

Mysterious, people gossip about him, friendly but hard to figure out. Opens up about past and is vulnerable.

Daisy Buchanan

Cheerful and charming but sad, married to Tom but unhappy, nostalgic about the past.

Jordan Baker (Chapters 1-3)

Introduced as confident and aloof, spends time with Daisy and Nick, observing the unfolding drama with detached amusement. Her character remains consistent in her cynical outlook and penchant for gossip.

Jordan Baker (Chapters 4-6)

Her relationship with Nick deepens, revealing more of her flaws and dishonesty. She becomes more entangled in the conflicts surrounding Gatsby and Daisy, showcasing her moral ambiguity.

Myrtle Wilson (Chapters 1-3)

Appears as Tom's passionate and vulgar mistress, seeking to escape her lower-class existence through her affair. She is portrayed as desperate and shallow.

Myrtle Wilson (Chapters 4-6)

Her presence fuels the escalating tension and tragic trajectory of the story. She becomes more reckless and defiant, leading to her devastating end.

Daisy Buchanan (Chapters 1-3)

Presented as charming but melancholic, trapped in a loveless marriage. She hints at her past with Gatsby and expresses a desire for change, though she remains passive and indecisive.

Daisy Buchanan (Chapters 4-6)

Forced to confront her feelings for Gatsby, she becomes increasingly conflicted and overwhelmed. Her true nature as self-preservationist is revealed as she chooses security over love.

Tom Buchanan (Chapters 1-3)

Established as an arrogant and domineering figure, flaunting his wealth and power. His affair with Myrtle is apparent, and he displays casual racism and sexism.

Tom Buchanan (Chapters 4-6)

His possessiveness and aggression intensify as he senses Daisy slipping away. He becomes more ruthless in his efforts to maintain control, ultimately exposing Gatsby's past and destroying their dream.

Nick Carraway (Chapters 1-3)

An observer drawn into the opulent world of West