The Great Gatsby

Staff member at the Buchanan house who once polished silver and developed a misshapen nose. Gatsby's butler delivers a message from Chicago and escorts Miss Baker to speak privately with Gatsby. The butler is sent to New York with a letter for Wolfsheim about the funeral.

Nick’s second cousin once removed, married to Tom, characterized by charm, melancholy, and a longing for a “beautiful little fool.” Daisy arrives in the rain, expresses ecstatic joy, interacts with Gatsby and Nick, comments on Gatsby’s shirts, mentions a chauffeur named Ferdie, and reflects on the green light at the dock. Participates in the Sunday visit, mentions giving out green cards and comments on the party’s tone. Daisy is referenced as unreachable after Gatsby's death.

Servant who prepares Nick’s meals and mutters Finnish wisdom. Finn assists Nick with tea preparations and is present when Gatsby arrives.

Mysterious neighbor in West Egg who owns an opulent mansion and is noted for his hopeful romantic nature. Gatsby appears, introduces himself to Nick, reveals he is the host, owns a hydroplane, has a butler who receives a call from Chicago, and promises a hydroplane outing. Gatsby shares an elaborate (likely false) personal history, claiming Oxford education, wartime heroics in the Argonne, a Montenegro decoration, and possession of a medal and a Trinity Quad photograph. Gatsby’s house is fully illuminated; he offers Nick a side‑business, discusses cutting grass, reveals his inheritance, past involvement in drug and oil trades, displays extensive shirt collection, and reacts emotionally to Daisy’s presence. Expanded backstory revealing his original name James Gatz, his youth on Lake Superior, mentorship by Dan Cody, inheritance, and false rumors. Gatsby is discovered dead in his house; Nick handles the aftermath and funeral arrangements.

Socialite accompanying Daisy, engages in witty banter, mentions Gatsby and expresses skepticism about Tom’s affairs. Jordan Baker (referred to as Miss Baker) interacts with Nick, is summoned alone by Gatsby's butler, and participates in the party’s dances and conversations. Jordan (Miss Baker) is mentioned as the person Gatsby wants to involve in a request concerning her, and she is noted as a sportswoman who will speak to Nick. Nick references a prior conversation with Miss Baker.

Narrator Nick Carraway, a Midwestern man from a prominent Carraway family, moves to West Egg to work in the bond business. Nick accompanies Tom to the valley of ashes and later to New York, observing Tom's affair with Myrtle. Nick receives a formal handwritten invitation from Gatsby and attends the party, feeling out of place and seeking Jordan Baker’s company. Nick narrates his car ride with Gatsby, observes Gatsby's restless behavior, and describes the valley of ashes and the police stop during their drive. Nick hosts Daisy for tea, arranges lawn service, experiences rain, observes Gatsby's illuminated house, and notes new interactions with Finnish caretaker and Gatsby's business offer. Narrates his Sunday visit to Gatsby’s house, interaction with Tom, Mr Sloane, and an unnamed lady, and observes the mood of the gathering. Nick tries to contact Daisy, sends the butler to New York, receives a telegram from Gatsby's father, and arranges the funeral.

Wealthy, physically imposing husband of Daisy, former football star, displays racist beliefs and a domineering attitude. Tom introduces his mistress Myrtle, takes her and Nick to New York, displays violent behavior, and purchases a dog for Myrtle. Tom enters the restaurant where Gatsby and Wolfsheim are having lunch, briefly greets Gatsby and shows embarrassment. Nick warns Daisy not to bring Tom to the tea meeting. Appears at Gatsby’s house with Mr Sloane and a lady, showing concern about Daisy and commenting on her actions. Tom is mentioned as having left early with Daisy on the day of Gatsby's death.

Myrtle's sister, a slender, worldly woman with red hair who stays in a hotel. Wolfsheim mentions a woman named Catherine during the lunch conversation.

A gigantic billboard with blue eyes that watches over the valley of ashes.

Owner of the bleak garage in the valley of ashes, a blond, spiritless man married to Myrtle. Mentioned as Myrtle’s husband in the valley of ashes context.

A pale, feminine photographer from the flat below Myrtle's apartment, involved in artistic photography.

Wife of Mr. McKee, shrill and proud of her husband's numerous photographs of her.

Tom Buchanan's mistress, wife of George Wilson, travels to New York, buys a dog, and is violently assaulted by Tom. Myrtle is seen straining at the garage pump in the valley of ashes.

She is mentioned as the woman who brought Gatsby to the library.

A middle‑aged man with large spectacles, drunk in Gatsby’s library, admires real books, and later comments on a car accident. Owl Eyes attends Gatsby's funeral and comments on the rain over the dead.

His composition 'Jazz History of the World' is performed at Gatsby’s party.

A frequent guest at Gatsby’s house, known as “the boarder,” is noted for his long‑term presence. Klipspringer, the boarder, appears playing piano, mentions lack of practice, and is seen doing exercises in pajamas. Klipspringer calls Nick requesting his tennis shoes and claims he will try to attend the funeral.

Gatsby’s Jewish associate appears at lunch, identified as the man who fixed the 1919 World Series and speaks of his age and past crimes. Gatsby references Wolfsheim while discussing a potential business deal with Nick. Wolfsheim writes a letter declining to attend Gatsby's funeral and meets Nick to recount their first meeting.

Ferdie is Daisy’s chauffeur who arrives with her and is asked to leave temporarily.

Mentor who rescued James Gatz, provided clothing, and left a monetary legacy.

Physician summoned by Miss Baedeker during a confrontation at the party.

Newspaper woman who influenced Dan Cody and benefited from his estate.

Woman involved in a heated exchange with Doctor Civet during the party.

Companion of Tom during the Sunday visit; leads the lady away on horseback.

Ambitious reporter from New York seeks a statement from Gatsby on his day off.

Gatsby's father, James Gatz (Henry C. Gatz), arrives from Minnesota after his son's death.