Jordan Baker in Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby is introduced as a friend of Daisy Buchanan and a professional golfer. She is depicted as aloof, mysterious, and alluring, belonging to the upper class of society
. At Tom and Daisy's dinner party, Jordan is seen lounging with Daisy, showing a bored and cynical attitude, which contrasts with her glamorous and confident appearance
. Nick Carraway, the narrator, finds Jordan physically attractive and is intrigued by her self-sufficiency and poise. He describes her as slender with an erect carriage, and notes her gray, sun-strained eyes and a discontented yet charming face
. Jordan is also characterized by her carelessness and dishonesty; she is known to have cheated in a golf tournament, and she openly gossips about Tom Buchanan's affair during the dinner, revealing her role as a bearer of social secrets
. In summary, Jordan Baker in Chapter 1 is a sophisticated, somewhat cynical socialite and professional golfer who captivates Nick with her beauty and independence but also hints at a morally ambiguous nature through her gossip and dishonesty
