# Katherine Davis — Short Fiction character guide

> Katherine Davis in Short Fiction by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Kay, Katherine

**First appearance:** 0012-i

## Who they are

A young woman who is the object of a man's affection.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/i)

Kay Tomkins is George's wife. Though not physically present in the scene, her jealousy over Helen Avery is a key tension in George's thoughts.

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

Hosts the housewarming party attended by George and Kay.

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

Kay is George's wife, who appears in his dream and is central to his emotional turmoil.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/iv)

Kay is in bed, upset about Margaret Donovan's blackmail attempt, and tries to dissuade George from getting involved.

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