The Great Gatsby · Character

Lucille

A guest at Gatsby's parties who provides Nick with gossip about Gatsby's background.

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First appearance: Chapter III

Lucille shows up with force in Chapter III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A party guest who recounts receiving a replacement evening gown from Gatsby after tearing her dress at a previous party, contributing to his legend.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Gatsby's delusion that he can recapture Daisy shatters here, as he waits all night for a signal that never com…

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