great gatsby

Jordan Baker

A character illustrating immorality through dishonesty, lack of empathy, and selfishness; cheats in golf and lies about her relationship with Jay.

George Wilson

A character representing desperation and violence, highlighted by his abusive relationship with Myrtle and violent revenge against Gatsby.

Myrtle Wilson

A character emblematic of infidelity, superficiality, and materialism, driven by a desire for wealth and status.

Owl Eyes

A symbolic character representing the superficiality of the wealthy elite, fascinated by Gatsby's library and the contrast with partygoers.

Dr. Eckleburg

A symbolic presence representing moral decay, with his eyes serving as a judgment on the characters' actions.

Jay Gatsby

A character symbolizing the American Dream and the illusion of love; pursues wealth and status to win back Daisy.

Nick Carraway

A character representing morality and disillusionment; observes the corrupting influence of wealth and contrasts with the wealthy elite.

Daisy Buchanan

A character illustrating the constraints of social status and the illusion of a perfect life; caught between her marriage with Tom and her love for Gatsby.

Tom Buchanan

A character exemplifying the corrupting influence of wealth and power, shown through his aristocratic background and abusive behavior.

Rags-to-riches motif

Explored through Gatsby's pursuit of wealth, emphasizing the tensions between old money and new riches.

Morality

Examined through characters' actions illustrating societal decay and the corrupting influence of wealth.

Romantic love

Explored through Gatsby's love for Daisy, focusing on the illusion of romantic ideals and social constraints.