The Great Gatsby · Character

Mr. Sloane

A wealthy, rude acquaintance of Tom Buchanan who visits Gatsby's mansion with his wife.

minor

Also known as Sloane

First appearance: vii

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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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