The Great Gatsby
Meet the characters
Nick Carraway
The narrator
A young man from the Midwest who moves to New York and ends up in the middle of everything.
Jay Gatsby
The mysterious millionaire
Famous for his parties, but no one seems to know where his money came from — or what he really wants.
Daisy Buchanan
Nick's cousin
Charming, wealthy, and the center of Gatsby's dream.
Tom Buchanan
Daisy's husband
Rich, powerful, and used to getting his way.
Jordan Baker
The golfer
Daisy's friend, a cool and confident sportswoman.