Characters and locations are the main aspect of novels. Characters have unique personas. Characters and locations from different novels often function in similar ways within their respected narratives. This is the case with Steinbeck’s Sweet Thursday and Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby. Although the similarities may not be apparent at first, after closely examining the works of fiction they become more evident.
Steinbeck’s character, Fauna, and Fitzgerald’s character, Jordan Baker, demonstrate this hidden similarity. At first, these characters seem to be complete opposites. One element that is different between the two characters is the lady’s occupations. Fauna is a whorehouse owner. She sells prostitutes for a living. Jordan Baker is a professional golfer. She has a respectful and legitimate career. The two also differ with their take on life. Jordan Baker
As you read the book, you begin to understand and know the characters. This is when you see that there are, indeed, many similarities between these two characters. One similarity is that both Fauna and Jordan Baker know the truth about the men. Jordan Baker knows that Gatsby’s only reason for success is Daisy. Gatsby has worked for everything he has just to win Daisy over and prove he is worthy enough for her. Jordan Baker also knows that Gatsby is the same man from Daisy’s past and never feels the need to tell Daisy anything. Fauna knows that Doc is not complete and is hiding his lack of fulfillment in his work with the octopi. She takes that news straight to Mac and the boys. Another trait that the characters have in common is that they both admire the girls that they befriended. Jordan Baker tells stories of her admiring Daisy. How she wanted Daisy to call
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