The Great Gatsby: who's who, timeline and places
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- Nick CarrawayNick Carraway moves East to sell bonds and rents a small house beside Gatsby’s mansion.First seen in chapter 1
- GatsbyGatsby is Nick’s neighbor, who lives in an enormous mansion and reaches toward a distant green light.First seen in chapter 1
- DaisyDaisy is Tom Buchanan’s unhappy wife, whom Nick visits across the bay.First seen in chapter 1
- Tom BuchananTom Buchanan is Daisy’s husband, who has an affair and defends racist claims at dinner.First seen in chapter 1
- Jordan BakerJordan Baker meets Nick during his visit to Tom and Daisy Buchanan.First seen in chapter 1
- Myrtle WilsonMyrtle Wilson is Tom’s married mistress, who joins him at a New York apartment.First seen in chapter 2
- George WilsonGeorge Wilson has a garage near the ash heaps where Tom introduces Nick to Myrtle.First seen in chapter 2
- Meyer WolfshiemMeyer Wolfshiem is a gambler whom Gatsby identifies as responsible for fixing the 1919 World Series.First seen in chapter 4
- Dan CodyDan Cody is a wealthy man whom Gatsby serves for years.First seen in chapter 6
- Henry C. GatzHenry C. Gatz is Gatsby’s father, who proudly shows Nick evidence of his son’s childhood ambitions.First seen in chapter 9
- Chapter 1
Nick moves East to sell bonds and rents a small house beside Gatsby’s mansion.
- Chapter 1
Nick visits Tom and Daisy, meets Jordan, and learns of Tom’s affair and Daisy’s unhappiness.
- Chapter 2
Tom introduces Nick to Myrtle near George Wilson’s garage and takes them to a New York apartment.
- Chapter 2
During the drinking party, Tom breaks Myrtle’s nose after she insists on saying Daisy’s name.
- Chapter 3
Nick attends Gatsby’s lavish party and meets his host without initially recognizing him.
- Chapter 3
Gatsby summons Jordan for a private conversation while guests spread rumors about him.
- Chapter 4
Gatsby offers Nick evidence for his life story and introduces him to the gambler Meyer Wolfshiem.
- Chapter 4
Jordan explains Gatsby’s past attachment to Daisy and his wish for Nick to arrange a reunion.
- Chapter 5
Nick arranges tea for Gatsby and Daisy, whose awkward reunion becomes joyful after he leaves them alone.
- Chapter 5
Gatsby shows Daisy his house and possessions as Nick considers the dream Gatsby has built around her.
- Chapter 6
Nick explains Gatsby’s poor background, original name, invented identity, and years serving Dan Cody.
- Chapter 6
Daisy dislikes Gatsby’s party, while Gatsby wants her to erase her marriage emotionally and restore their earlier love.
- Chapter 7
At the Plaza, Daisy admits loving both men, and Tom accuses Gatsby of selling illegal alcohol.
- Chapter 7
Daisy kills Myrtle while driving Gatsby’s car, and Gatsby offers to take responsibility.
- Chapter 8
Gatsby refuses to leave because he wants to know what Daisy decides.
- Chapter 8
After George Wilson searches for the car’s owner, Nick finds Gatsby dead in his pool and Wilson’s body nearby.
- Chapter 9
Nick arranges Gatsby’s sparsely attended funeral, while Daisy remains unreachable and Wolfshiem refuses to come.
- Chapter 9
Nick decides to return home and hears Tom admit directing Wilson toward Gatsby.
Hidden until you have read that far.
- West EggWest Egg is where Nick rents a small house beside Gatsby’s enormous mansion.First seen in chapter 1
- East EggEast Egg is a fashionable place across the bay from West Egg.First seen in chapter 1
- Gatsby’s houseGatsby’s house is an enormous mansion beside Nick’s small rented home.First seen in chapter 1
- New YorkNew York is where Tom brings Nick and Myrtle to an apartment for a drinking party.First seen in chapter 2
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