Journal 19

                                                                       

Journal 19 - Characterization in Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby

Write a description for each of the following characters based on his/her first appearance in Chapter 1.  Your description should include:

-the character’s physical appearance;

-the character’s actions/words;

-an adjective that best describes the character based on his/her initial    

 appearance

Nick Carraway        Adjective: reserved

He is not very intimidating, he is small and thin. He listened to other people more than he spoke. He was the person that everyone trusted with their secrets.

Tom Buchanan        Adjective: cocky

He is big and much more intimidating then Nick. He was not very nice to others and thought he was better than people because he has money and was a star in college.

Daisy Buchanan     Adjective: fair-weather

She is small and blonde and petite. She just keeps changing her mind between Tom and Gatsby and cannot make up her mind in anything. She is very outgoing and talkative.

Jordan Baker           Adjective: observative

She is a brunette and is much less talkative then Daisy. She observes those around her so she always knows what is going on. She is attractive and mysterious.

Jay Gatsby               Adjective: intelligent

He just thinks about happiness and will do anything to get it. He is a dreamer and a schemer. He is kind hearted and attractive but cannot be as happy without lying about his life.