From reading chapters 1-3 I believe that Jordan is an anti-hero, Nick and Gatsby are heroes, and Tom is a villain.
Nick- Nick is portrayed throughout the first three chapters as having characteristics of a hero. For example, Nick is said to be honest many times throughout the first three chapters making him an obvious hero.
Gatsby-I do not yet know too much about Gatsby but, based on what the other characters have said about him he would be a hero. The book says, "If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him." (2). The narrator also continues to say good things about Gatsby so this leads me to believe he is a hero.
Jordan- Jordan is a good friend to Nick although she seems to have some bad qualities as well. She parties and drinks and is overall rude but she is still a good friend to Nick. "The bored haughty face that she turned to the world concealed something" (57).
Tom- Tom is the villain because he only seeks his happiness. Throughout the first few chapters he has put Daisy down just so the he could be on top and happy. This makes him the villain.
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