characters

1. Nick- the narrator
2. Tom- football player, buff, Daisy's husband
3. Nick's father- never mentioned but only about the advice given to Nick.
4. Gatsby- handsome, rich fellow,.... " old sport"... in love with Daisy, throws spontaneous parties
5. Daisy- Nick's cousin, beautiful and rich; married to Tom, still in love with Gatsby
6. Jordan Baker- pretty girl, paired with Nick, friend of Daisy's
7. Mertyl- Tom's other girl, whore, also married
8. Catherine- Mertyl's sister
9. Wilson- Mertyl's husband
10. Dr. T.J. Ekelberg- The all-seeing eyes
11. Gatz- Jake Gatz/ Jay Gatsby's father