# Joe Gorman — Short Fiction character guide

> Joe Gorman in Short Fiction by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Joe, Gorman

**First appearance:** 0019-dalyrimple-goes-wrong

## Who they are

A friend and accomplice of the protagonist.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/iii)

The man the narrator inquires about; revealed to be dead, worked trains and targeted girls traveling alone.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/ii)

A tall boy with white eyebrows, recently part of the crowd; he is initially impressed by Basil's popularity but grows resentful of Basil's condescending advice.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/iii)

Organizes the touring party from which Basil is excluded and spreads negative rumors about Basil.

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