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.
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