Jazz

by

Toni Morrison

Gistan is one of Joe’s best friends in New York City. Along with Stuck, Gistan often plays cards with Joe late into the night. Every so often, Gistan and Stuck allude to Violet’s strange behavior, but unlike with his childhood friend Victory, Joe does not feel like he can be totally transparent with them.
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Gistan Character Timeline in Jazz

The timeline below shows where the character Gistan appears in Jazz. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 1
Romantic Love Theme Icon
Jazz, Improvisation, and Reinvention Theme Icon
Gossip vs. Knowledge Theme Icon
...never learns of these “cracks” in Violet’s behavior, though sometimes his best friends Stuck and Gistan imply things. Violet used to be so reliable, calmly deciding to marry Joe, come to... (full context)