Miss Baker refers to moving to California during the discussion about white supremacy to dismiss TomÃ?s tirade and show how irrelevant it is. It also acts as a change of subject since she is bored of hearing Tom speak.
Miss Baker references California after discussing white supremacy to illustrate how the West was also tainted by racism, despite its reputation as a more liberal or progressive region. She implies that prejudice and discrimination were not exclusive to the East Coast but were pervasive throughout the country.
Nick has a short affair with Jordan Baker in "The Great Gatsby." Jordan is a professional golfer and a friend of Daisy Buchanan.
Gatsby knows Jordan Baker through their mutual connection to Daisy Buchanan. Jordan is a friend of Daisy's and is introduced to Gatsby through their social circle. Gatsby is initially intrigued by Jordan because of her association with Daisy.
Jordan Baker :~)
Jordan Baker.
Jordan Baker
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Miss Baker was balancing a light white evening dress on her nose in "The Great Gatsby." This scene is used to emphasize her nonchalant and carefree attitude.
Jordan Baker plays the piano when Gatsby, Nick, and Daisy are in Tom and Daisy's house.
In Chapter 7 of "The Great Gatsby," Gatsby is driving his car with Daisy in the passenger seat. Tom Buchanan is driving his coupe with Jordan Baker and Nick Carraway as passengers. Daisy is not comfortable with Gatsby's reckless driving, foreshadowing the tragic events that occur later in the story.
Jordan Baker finds it hard to believe the gossip about Gatsby's past, particularly the rumor that he once killed a man. She expresses skepticism about the wild stories circulating about Gatsby, reflecting the general curiosity and confusion surrounding Gatsby's mysterious background among the party guests.
Jordan Baker, and of course Tom Buchanan.
Nick spends most of his time with Gatsby himself at Gatsby's parties and events. Although he interacts with other guests and acquaintances, Gatsby is the primary person he interacts with and observes closely.