Chapter One

Character name: Tom Buchanan
Character quote: "'I hate the word hulking,' objected Tom crossly, 'even in kidding'. 'Hulking,' insisted Daisy." Page 12.
Character qualities: Tom is a very strong man who holds a lot of power over his wife who he is cheating on. In general, he is very dishonest and unreliable. He seems to be unhappy with where his life is going. He is very physical and strong with his actions. He may not realize how influential he can be on people but he is. By pushing Nick around so much in a friendly way, he has created a rocky relationship between himself and Nick. In general, Tom is powerful and very dishonest.
Character Role: In chapter one, we get the sense that Tom is a fatherly figure
that is continuously influencing Nick. He thinks that he is helping Nick because Nick needs him, which is not necessarily true. He seems to be a bit mysterious, seeing as he is involved in affairs outside of his marriage. He seems very powerful and is someone that I would be intimidated by if I knew him.
Significant Quote: "'You see I think everything is terrible anyhow,' she went on in a convinced way. 'everybody thinks so-the most advanced people. And I knew. I've been everywhere and seen everything.'" I think that this is one of the most important quotes in chapter one. This quote describes the general view of most of the people we have been introduced to. Although they are rich and may look happy with their parties, you can tell that inside everyone is unhappy and thinks that life is not good. This is demonstrated by the way they talk (such as in this paragraph) and the way that everyone is cheating on each other (clearly showing some unhappiness that they are experiencing at home. This is why I believe that this quote is so significant.
Sightings: "...Regarding the silver pepper of the stars." (20) When I think of this picture that has been described for us, I think of a big silver star with many little black dots resembling pepper. "...And a distinguished nothing except a single green light," (21). When I think about the green light that is used to describe Gatsby, I think of a careful and mysterious man who may be a bit distant and suspicious. It will be interesting to see if these predictions turn out to be true.