English 11
Rodriguez
Name: ___________________________
Date:_______________________
Period______
Chapter I
Inference and Characterization
Objectives:
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Inferring character traits
Interpreting the thoughts and language of a character
Recognizing how character traits are revealed
Activity:
In Chapter I, the five principle characters of the novel are introduced. Fitzgerald’s methods of characterization
include:
• Expository – Nick, the narrator, tells the reader directly about himself and the others.
• Dramatic – Nick describes what the characters say and do.
• Visual Traits – Nick points out specific characteristics in the descriptions of the clothes or physical
appearance of the characters.
1. Review Chapter I and record information about each character.
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You can copy quotations (include page number).
Character:
Jordan Baker
Expository, Dramatic, Visual Traits:
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Nick Carraway
Daisy Buchanan
Tom Buchanan
Gatsby
Rodriguez