Character Guide

Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and mysterious neighbor known for his lavish parties.

A reflective and observant young man from the Midwest, Nick Carraway arrives in New York to learn the bond business.

A beautiful and charming young woman, Daisy Buchanan is Nick’s distant cousin and Tom’s wife.

A wealthy and imposing man, Tom Buchanan is an old acquaintance of the narrator.

A slender, poised young woman with an air of self-assurance sits quietly on the couch.

A weary, spiritless man with pale hair, George B. Wilson owns a small garage in the valley of ashes.

Myrtle Wilson, a vivacious woman with a restless energy, is the wife of the garage owner in the valley of ashes.

A mysterious and influential acquaintance of Gatsby, known for his connections in the business world.

An adventurous and wealthy copper magnate, Dan Cody is depicted in an old photograph hanging on the wall.

A little girl, just three years old, Daisy Buchanan’s daughter is mentioned as being asleep during her mother's conversation.

Nick Carraway’s Finnish housekeeper, a quiet woman who tends to his home with practical efficiency.

The solemn butler, moving quietly through the Buchanan house, attends to the family's needs with practiced discretion.

Catherine is Myrtle's younger sister, known for her striking beauty.

A pair of enormous blue eyes, belonging to Doctor T. J. Eckleburg, stare down from a faded billboard above the desolate landscape.

An elderly woman, Miss Baker's distant and reserved aunt, serves as her guardian.

Nick’s family is a well-established Midwestern clan with a proud tradition and deep roots in their community.

Gatsby’s reserved and efficient butler, attentive to visitors and household duties.

A bespectacled, curious guest at Gatsby’s parties, Owl Eyes observes the world with a detached fascination.

Ewing Klipspringer is a frequent guest at Gatsby’s mansion, known for his piano playing and easy familiarity with the house.

A local taxi driver known for pausing at the entrance gate to gossip about the grand house beyond.

Michaelis, the young Greek who runs the coffee shop beside the ash-heaps, is a tranquil presence in the valley of ashes.

A renowned Italian explorer, famous for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.

A local oil man, Demaine is mentioned with a sense of authority in the community.

A thoughtful man with strong opinions, Goddard is mentioned early as an author referenced in conversation.

A wealthy and cultured figure from ancient Rome, renowned for his patronage of poets and the arts.

A wealthy and legendary figure from ancient mythology, famed for his ability to turn everything he touched into gold.

A legendary financier whose name evokes immense wealth and power.

Nick Carraway's thoughtful father, whose advice shapes Nick's perspective on life.

Nick Carraway’s great-uncle, a relative whom Nick resembles, is briefly mentioned as part of his family’s history in the Midwest.

Members of a distinguished Scottish noble family, reputed to be among the narrator’s ancestors.

A mysterious woman in New York, known for her involvement with Tom Buchanan.

A group of ghostly, ash-grey men who drift silently through the lifeless, dusty landscape.

A small Airedale puppy, recently acquired by Tom, is introduced to the apartment.

An elderly man, bearing a striking resemblance to John D. Rockefeller, peddles a basket of timid puppies on the street.

A reluctant young elevator boy who works in the apartment building.

A janitor, attentive to the needs of the apartment’s residents, arrives when Tom rings for assistance.

A distant relative of Kaiser Wilhelm, rumored to have inherited his fortune.

Mr. McKee is a pale, delicate-looking man who lives in the apartment below with his wife.

Mrs. Eberhardt is a curious woman known for her habit of examining people's feet when she visits their homes.

Mrs. McKee, a slender and enthusiastic woman, is an acquaintance of Nick and Myrtle who attends Tom Buchanan's impromptu gathering in the city.

A thin, solemn Italian child, carefully arranging fireworks along the railroad tracks.

A celebrated tenor, known for his remarkable voice, graces the party with a song in Italian.

Two lively young women from the chorus, dressed brightly, mingling with guests at the party.

A famous dancer, well-known in the New York social scene.

Two young women dressed in yellow, lively and familiar, appear at the party and briefly engage with the main characters.

A lively young woman who speaks with cheerful confidence.

A man whose indistinct introduction leaves his real name unclear, known to the group as Mr. Mumble.

Mrs. Claud Roosevelt is a woman known in certain social circles, whose acquaintance proves memorable to those who meet her.

A well-known singer with a powerful contralto voice, famous among the city’s social circles.

The orchestra leader, attentive and adaptable, guides the music with practiced ease from his place near the dancers.

A pale, uncertain figure emerges cautiously from the wreck, blinking in the glare of the headlights.

A lively, carefree girl whose laughter rings out easily at the party.

Mrs. Sigourney Howard is introduced as a woman listed in the phone book, who is Daisy’s aunt.

A pair of lively twin performers, dressed in yellow, entertain the party guests with their theatrical act.

A tall, red-haired young lady from a renowned chorus, lively and unmistakable in any gathering.

Vladmir Tostoff is a composer whose recent musical work has caused a sensation in the press.

The Baedeker girls are a pair of sisters known for attending social gatherings in the New York elite.

Doctor Webster Civet, a physician known to Nick from their social circle, is mentioned among the acquaintances who frequented Gatsby’s parties.

A former Oxford classmate, now bearing the distinguished title of Earl of Doncaster.

A grave-faced man involved in a tense transaction at Gatsby's party.

A well-known figure among the city's nightlife, Rosy Rosenthal is a frequent patron of restaurants and a familiar face to many.

A German philosopher, known for his habit of finding inspiration in the steady presence of his local church steeple.

Ella Kaye, a determined newspaper woman with a notorious reputation, enters the story surrounded by rumors and intrigue.

A young woman in attendance at Gatsby's party, Miss Baedeker appears somewhat disoriented after drinking too much.

A reserved guest, Mr. Sloane accompanies Tom Buchanan on a brief visit to Gatsby’s mansion.

A film director, seen guiding his actress through the party crowd.

A friend of Gatsby’s, Asa Bird is mentioned as someone who occasionally introduces guests to his parties.

A man from Memphis mentioned in conversation as someone familiar to the characters, notable for giving away an aluminum putter.

An old, bespectacled figure on a billboard, Doctor T. J. Eckleburg gazes out over the road with solemn, faded eyes.

Mavro Michaelis, a bewildered onlooker, witnesses the aftermath of a mysterious car accident.

The conductor, a chatty man accustomed to the routine of his route, bustled through the train, greeting passengers with comments about the stifling weather.

A cluster of onlookers gathered at the scene, drawn by the commotion ahead on the road.

The local grocery boy, tasked with delivering supplies, notices the untidy state of the kitchen in the mysterious newcomers’ house.

Walter Chase is someone connected to Gatsby’s business affairs, mentioned during a tense conversation among the guests.

A group of laborers passing by, heading to their next meal.

A group of mariners from the Netherlands who once glimpsed this land in its earliest days.

A group of quiet, efficient individuals employed to maintain Gatsby’s spacious home.

An older man from Minnesota and Gatsby’s father, Henry C. Gatz arrives in New York upon hearing of his son’s passing.

The Herseys are a prominent local family whose social gatherings are much discussed among the townspeople.

A solemn Lutheran minister from Flushing arrives to participate in the somber gathering.

A prominent family in town, known for hosting social gatherings.

A local postman from West Egg, arriving quietly among the mourners.

The Schultzes are a prominent family in New York society, known for hosting fashionable gatherings.

Slagle, an unfamiliar voice on the line, introduces himself with urgent news.

A striking young woman, Wolfshiem's secretary, greets visitors with a wary and guarded manner.

A young man connected to the unfolding troubles, mentioned with concern by other characters.

A dignified older gentleman, Mr. Albrucksburger is accompanied by his fiancée, Miss Haag.

A spirited and fashionable young woman, Ardita Fitz-Peters moves with confidence among the well-heeled guests.

Arthur McCarty, a figure involved with the movie industry, appears among a group of Hollywood-connected individuals.

A family from New York, mentioned among the city’s notable households.

Becker is a guest from East Egg, arriving among a group of socialites at Gatsby's party.

Beluga, a tobacco importer known for bringing his girls to Gatsby’s parties, arrives among the eclectic guests.

A member of a family involved in the movie business, appearing among Hollywood's social circles.

Bonnie McClenahan is one of the identical young women who often accompany Benny McClenahan to parties.

A Yale acquaintance of the narrator, Bunsen is among the guests at Gatsby’s party.

A member of the Catlip family, known among Hollywood circles, enters the scene.

Cecil Roebuck, a guest from West Egg, arrives at one of Gatsby’s lively parties.

Cecil Schoen is a party guest from West Egg known for attending Gatsby’s gatherings.

A family from farther out on the Island, the Cheadles are among the summer residents attending gatherings at the party.

Chester Beckers, a guest from East Egg, arrives among the crowd at Gatsby’s gathering.

Members of a socially prominent New York family, included among the notable guests at Gatsby’s party.

Clarence Endive, a guest from East Egg known for his distinctive white knickerbockers, attends the party only once.

A reserved man in uniform, known to those present simply as Claudia Hip’s chauffeur.

Clyde Cohen, one of several men involved in the movie business, appears among the film industry figures at the gathering.

Consuela, a young woman with a melodious name, is mentioned among the fleeting guests of the narrator's past.

The Corrigans are one of the many well-known families mentioned among the local society.

A lively promoter, Da Fontano mingles easily among the gamblers at the party.

A husband and wife who are among the many guests arriving for the gathering at Mrs. Ulysses Swett’s house.

The De Jongs, a couple known in the town’s social and gambling circles, arrive among the other familiar faces.

The Dennickers are a family from New York mentioned among the guests at Gatsby’s party.

One of the town’s many families, the Dewars are mentioned among the well-known local names.

A figure involved in the movie business, Don S. Schwartz is mentioned among other industry associates.

A film industry figure, Eckhaust moves among the influential people connected with movies.

A gambler known among the regulars, Ed Legros frequents the gaming house along with other colorful figures.

A mysterious guest known for his strikingly white hair.

Ernest Lilly, one of the local gamblers, mingled among the regulars in the lively gatherings.

A bum named Etty, encountered during a scuffle in Gatsby’s garden.

Faustina O’Brien, a guest at Gatsby’s party, is mentioned among the varied attendees who frequented his gatherings.

A wealthy family known for their prominent social standing.

Francis Bull is one of the guests from New York introduced at the party.

G. Earl Muldoon, brother to a notorious Muldoon, is mentioned among the colorful personalities connected with the entertainment world.

A member of the theatrical crowd from New York, George Duckweed is introduced among the city's colorful socialites.

A woman mentioned among a list of past acquaintances, her name evoking both familiarity and a sense of fleeting memory.

Gulick, a State senator, arrives among the distinguished guests at the party.

A member of the theatrical crowd, Gus Waize was one of several actors staying at the boarding house.

The Hammerheads are a group of party guests who attend Gatsby’s gatherings, known for their distinctive nickname.

A journalist, remembered among the party guests for his tragic fate.

Horace O’Donavan, one of the visiting theatrical people, is introduced among a lively crowd from New York.

The Hornbeams are guests at Gatsby’s parties, part of the fashionable crowd that frequents his lavish gatherings.

A guest at Gatsby’s parties, Hubert Auerbach is mentioned among the many eclectic and colorful attendees.

A member of New York society attending Gatsby’s party.

A young woman with a name that lingers only faintly in memory, one of many enigmatic figures haunting the narrator’s past.

A young woman in Gatsby’s circle, one of the fashionable guests at his lavish parties.

June, a young woman among Gatsby’s party guests, is noted more for her fashionable name than for any lasting impression.

Local townspeople, the Kellehers are mentioned among the many familiar families in the community.

A couple from East Egg who attend Gatsby’s parties.

A theatrical acquaintance from New York, Lester Myer is among the group of guests at the social gathering.

Maurice A. Flink, a guest at Gatsby’s lavish parties, mingles among the colorful crowd drawn from all over New York.

Miss Claudia Hip is a guest at the party, accompanied by a man said to be her chauffeur.

Miss Haag, Mr. Albrucksburger’s fiancée, is introduced as part of the fashionable party aboard the yacht.

Mr. P. Jewett, once head of the American Legion, appears among Ardita’s circle of acquaintances at the party.

Mrs. Ulysses Swett, a visitor to the gatherings at Gatsby’s house, arrives in her automobile.

G. Earl Muldoon, brother to the infamous Muldoon, is mentioned among the many colorful characters known in the social circles of movie-connected figures.

The Mulreadys, a couple from West Egg, are among Gatsby’s varied party guests.

Newton Orchid, the influential head of Films Par Excellence, enters among the gathering of film industry figures.

A family from out on the Island, part of the circle of summer residents.

A group of party guests from West Egg, known simply as the Poles.

Ripley Snell, a member of the local social circle, is mentioned for his notoriety at gatherings and his recent troubles.

Russel Betty is one of the many New York socialites attending the party.

S. B. Whitebait, a man well over sixty, arrives among the eclectic guests at the gathering.

A member of the town’s parade of familiar family names, S. W. Belcher is briefly mentioned among the local residents.

One of the families in the narrator’s old West Side neighborhood.

The Smirkes are one of the many families mentioned among the group of old acquaintances at Gatsby’s parties.

A distinguished guest from Georgia, Stonewall Jackson Abrams is introduced among the notable attendees on the island.

Willie Voltaires, members of an aloof family mingling among the fashionable crowd, are introduced at the party.

A young man known for his wartime injury, recognized by his missing nose.

A pair of recently divorced young people, the Quinns, are mentioned among the notable guests in New York society.