The various men of The Great Gatsby

While The Great Gatsby is full of many unique characters, some female, some male, there are three substantially main, male characters. The first is Jay Gatsby. Jay Gatsby is a man, around the age of 30, who is extremely rich. He lives in a mansion on West Egg, just next door to Nick. How he acquired these riches is unknown for now, only adding to the mystery behind this character. There are numerous rumors floating about him regarding his wealth, lifestyle and even his childhood. All of these rumors and stories lead the reader to confusion and suspense, and the mystery of Jay Gatsby only gets better and better. Nick Carraway, the main character, is a young man who migrated East from the midwest. He attended Yale University, and became a bondman in New York, moving into a humble little house on West Egg, just footsteps away from the luxurious Jay Gatsby. Also Daisy Buchanan's cousin, he is a middleman between Daisy and Jay's relationship. Tom Buchanan, husband of Daisy Buchanan, lives on East Egg in a large red mansion. He is a large man, the stereotypical football player. Although married to Daisy, he has an affair with a woman named Myrtle. Tom is also connected to Nick, as they attended college together.

Source: The Great Gatsby, chapters 1-7