Journal #19 - Characterization in Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby

Nick Carraway Nick has a medium sized build and a relatively average man. He is smart, quiet, and somewhat unemotional. Adjective: Omniscient Tom Buchanan Tom is a big man with a football-player’s physique. He is very masculine and is the stereotypical husband of the 1920’s. He goes out to earn money and he believes Daisy should stay home. Adjective: Egotistical Daisy Buchanan Daisy is a small, beautiful woman, and is into the latest fashion. She is very needy and cannot control her emotions. Adjective: High-maintenance Jordan Baker Jordan has a boyish figure; she is petite but athletic. She is a demure woman who tends to get what she wants. Jordan is independent, and does not need anyone to get these things for her. Adjective: Strong Jay Gatsby Gatsby is a handsome, well put together man. He is very quiet and does not like confrontation; in fact, Gatsby goes to extremes to make sure people do not have any confrontations with him. Adjective: Artificial