Journal 20

In the last paragraph of the Great Gatsby, Nick is standing inside Gatsby's mansion describing the loneliness that is overwhelming inside the house now that Gatsby has passed. After describing the alone, empty house, Nick describes the green light which had stood across the water at Daisy's house.  The reason Jay Gatsby watches the light constantly is because he is thinking of Daisy.  He is blinded by her and her beauty.  Fitzgerald connects the Dutch sailor's to Jay because both loved the light and were the leaders of their time. They sought after this light. 

Journal 19

Nick Carraway- The narrator of the novel, a seemingly trustworthy person that everyone tells their secrets too. Never judgmental and always polite and honest.  He is more of a listener then a talker. Adj. Honest

Tom Buchanan- A very fit and built man that is an athlete.  He is aggressive and violent. He is also very untrustworthy considering his relationship with another woman even though he is married with children. Many people do not respect Tom and he is a hypocrite in the fact that he can cheat on Daisy yet she cant cheat on him. Adj. Aggressive

Daisy Buchanan- Nick's cousin and former love of Gatsby. She is young, blonde haired and beautiful. She is superficial and very materialistic.  She is however very social and polite. Adj. Superficial  

Jordan Baker- Daisy's friend who has brown hair and is very social.  Nick and her have some sort of a relationship. She is the new generation of woman of the 20's.  Adj. Charming

Jay Gatsby-A tall brown haired man that is very rich.  He is mysterious, charming yet very troubled because of the mixture of feelings relating to Daisy. He is the protagonist of the novel and trows wild parties daily.  Adj. Mysterious