# Ewing Klipspringer — The Great Gatsby character guide

> Ewing Klipspringer in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Klipspringer, Klipspringer

**First appearance:** 0005-iii

## Who they are

A frequent guest at Gatsby's mansion, known as 'the boarder' for his constant presence.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as a perpetual guest at Gatsby's mansion, known as 'the boarder,' exemplifying the parasitic hangers-on at the parties.

### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_gatsby/chapters/v)

The 'boarder' is briefly encountered doing exercises in a disheveled state, highlighting the strange, transient inhabitants of Gatsby's mansion.

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