The Great Gatsby ("Global Classics") Character Arcs
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- Jay Gatsby: remains active in this chapter
- Meyer Wolfsheim: remains active in this chapter
- Nick Carraway: remains active in this chapter
- Jordan Baker: remains active in this chapter
- Jay Gatsby: remains active in this chapter
- Daisy Buchanan: remains active in this chapter
- Klipspringer: remains active in this chapter
- Dan Cody: remains active in this chapter
- Gatsby gains a fabricated identity
- Nick becomes more skeptical
- Daisy remains distant
- Cody’s influence fades
- James Gatz rejects his parents
- Myrtle’s rumors appear
- Tom becomes openly hostile
- Gatsby attempts to assert control
- Daisy vacillates between Tom and Gatsby
- Nick mediates tensions
- Jordan grows cynical
- Sloane’s indifference sharpens
- Gatsby’s hope collapses
- Nick witnesses Gatsby’s desperation
- Daisy’s indecision deepens
- Jordan retreats
- Wilson’s madness escalates
- Gatsby’s father appears in grief
- Nick organizes funeral
- Gatsby’s father confronts loss
- Wolfsheim refuses involvement
- Jordan claims engagement
- Tom shows aggression
- Nick detaches emotionally