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The Purpose of this blog is to write about plot, character, and theme developement while I read the novel, "The Great Gatsby", by F.Scott Fitzgerald. My intent of this blog is to write a summary of each chapter, describe how the characters change throughout the novel and connect the main theme to the real world. I welcome everybody to read and comment on my blog and hope you find it interesting and helpful on your understanding of the novel, "The Great Gatsby".

Sunday 13 May 2012

Character development

George Wilson

George is a poor but hard working man who owns an auto shop garage in the valley of ashes. He is married to Myrtle, who he loves dearly. George is unaware of Myrtles affair with Tom but he has a feeling that his wife is sleeping around with other men.

Myrtle Wilson

Myrtle is married to George but she is unhappy with their relationship and is having a secret affair with Tom. Myrtle is a good looking women but she desperately looks for attention from others.

Tom Buchanan

In chapter 2, Tom's character develops. He acts like a bully and uses his social status and physical strength to dominate the others around him. When Tom is around Nick, he is open and willing to talk about his affair. However, when Tom is around his social friends he does not want them to know he is married. When Myrtle brings up Daisy's name, Tom becomes angry and is capable of hurting a women just to keep his secret hidden. Tom's true character is beginning to develop. I believe Tom is a selfish man who uses his strength to bully the people around him.
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