IBnonsurvivalist Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 I have an essay due soon. I basically have to write about Tom from the Great Gatsby. What do i need to know about him? Give me as much information as possible, and your thoughts on him. What is his role? Purpose? Maybe a bit of context (his past)? All help is appreciated. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCatLover999 Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Tom Buchanan is important, as his marriage of Daisy and his actions following his marriage leads Daisy begin an affair with Gatsby. I'll be honest, I hated his guts from the beginning, but that is mostly because of what that writer/narrator wants us to feel too. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrMomeJK Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Here r sum of de notes i made in class that might answr ur q Basic personality Violent A "has been" Rich (old money) His abusive relationship and affairs and his marriage leads to result of plot. Relationships - Tom and Nick Friends Both live in the "eggs" - Tom and Daisy Married couple Tom has had multiple affairs Abusive relationship Child that neither cares for - Tom and Myrtle Affair Also violent Enjoy and gl 4 ur essay Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmWoke Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 There are some really useful websites that you can use, like clilffnotes, sparknotes, shmoop, litcharts, prepscholar etc. If you dont have the time, I can summarise a little bit. Here is a summary of sparknotes character analysis of Tom Buchanan Physically built ("cruel body") Due to being a college athlete Echoed by his mental inflexibility Brutal personality He peaked very early in life (shown by him attempting to recapture his youth) Causes him to always feel victimized Always wants to feel in control If you want there are many more websites with slitghlty different content. They might help. I'll link it below https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/gatsby/character/tom-buchanan/ https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/gatsby/quotes/character/tom-buchanan/ https://blog.prepscholar.com/tom-buchanan-great-gatsby-character-analysis-quotes https://study.com/academy/lesson/tom-buchanan-in-the-great-gatsby-character-analysis-quotes.html https://www.shmoop.com/great-gatsby/tom-buchanan.html https://www.bartleby.com/essay/Character-Analysis-of-Tom-Buchanan-in-the-F3CTD723TC https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/g/the-great-gatsby/character-list https://www.enotes.com/topics/great-gatsby/characters/tom-buchanan https://www.yorknotes.com/alevel/english-literature/the-great-gatsby-2017/study/characters-themes/02000304_characters Make do with this as you will 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaMar Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 we are not suppose to do your work for you. but there are crashcourses available on the great gatsby. sparknotes. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsJamesky Posted December 10, 2019 Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 Here is an example paragraph you can use. In the Great Gatsby, Tom is married to Daisy. Initially, they seem to be quite close, but later we learn that Daisy's attraction to him is his wealth and status. This could be a representation of the upper class of the 1920s where the men don't hold the social attitudes they expect of others and the women find true happiness in material things rather than love. For example, they both have a child for which neither truly care for. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndriyTalbot Posted January 31, 2020 Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 Watch a film after you will end up with your essay Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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