Tom Buchanan is a character from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby. He is portrayed as a wealthy, arrogant man who comes from an old-money background. Tom is married to Daisy Buchanan, but he is unfaithful and engages in an affair with Myrtle Wilson. His character embodies the themes of privilege and moral decay in the 1920s. Physically, Tom is described as strong and athletic, reflecting his dominant personality. He often displays aggressive behavior and a sense of entitlement, which contributes to the tension in the story. Tom's actions and attitudes highlight the social issues of the era, including class disparity and the consequences of infidelity.