The Great Gatsby | The Wilsons: Minor Characters?
George and Myrtle Wilson are generally considered minor characters in The Great Gatsby, as they have less “screen time” than any of the major characters. However, both characters are pivotal to the events of the novel
George and Myrtle Wilson are generally considered minor characters in The Great Gatsby, as they have less “screen time” than any of the major characters. However, both characters are pivotal to the events of the novel; without them, the major characters’ interactions would read like a soap opera, and not a very interesting one. The Wilsons add an additional layer of substance by placing the major character into perspective, by showing the lows to which both the upper lower classes can sink.
Myrtle Wilson immediately distinguishes herself from both Daisy and Jordan, at least through...
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