could anyone confirm/fill in the blanks on these ages?
Normal Part of Novel
Jay Gatsby – 30?
Nick Carraway – 29
Tom – 30
Daisy - 23
Jordan – 23
George - ?
Myrtle – mid-thirties?
Wolfshiem- 50
Other Parts
Gatsby meets Dan Cody – 17
Gatsby meets Daisy - ?
I have not read this book, but perhaps you can find assistance in these websites:
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/gatsby/
http://www.bookrags.com/The_Great_Gatsby
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Gatsby
I have been required to read this novel in both high school and college. I have never understood why some people absolutely love it because I barely enjoyed it on any level.
To confirm/fill in the blanks on the ages of the characters in "The Great Gatsby," we can refer to the information provided in the novel. Here's how you can find the missing ages:
1. Jay Gatsby – The novel doesn't explicitly state Jay Gatsby's age when the main events take place. However, it is mentioned that Gatsby was 17 years old when he first meets Dan Cody. We can assume that several years have passed since then, so Gatsby is likely in his early 30s.
2. Daisy Buchanan – The novel mentions that Daisy was 18 years old when she first met Gatsby, and it is stated later in the story that they were apart for five years. Therefore, when Gatsby and Daisy reunite, Daisy would be around 23 years old.
3. George Wilson – The novel does not provide a specific age for George Wilson. However, we can infer that he is older than Myrtle, his wife, who is described as being in her mid-thirties. Therefore, George Wilson could be assumed to be in his late thirties or early forties.
4. Myrtle Wilson – It is mentioned in the novel that Myrtle is in her mid-thirties.
5. Meyer Wolfsheim – The novel mentions that Meyer Wolfsheim is a business associate of Gatsby's and is described as being much older. While an exact age is not provided, he is said to have been involved in the "World Series scandal" in 1919, which suggests he is likely in his late 40s or early 50s during the main events of the story.
Please note that these age assumptions are based on interpretations from the novel and may not be explicitly stated.