Jordan

• Subversive role as a woman. Transcends gender norms, perhaps fitting in with changing ideas related to the ‘flapper’ and female sexuality. Used to represent the wild, liberated ‘New Woman’ of the 1920s. Jordan’s name is gender-ambiguous.
• Confident socialite

  Cynical and prone to gossip
• It is possible that Jordan uses faux self-confidence as a shield to protect herself against an oppressive society. This is a different tactic than the one employed by Daisy, who uses her charm and foolishness to draw admirers in. In contrast, Jordan attempts to protect herself from the cruelty of the world by keeping people distant
• Nick is initially superficially attracted to her unconcerned attitude towards life, but on a deeper level may be attracted to the privilege that allows Jordan to be so unconcerned. This mirrors the way Gatsby is seemingly in love with Daisy but may actually be in love with money.