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Jay Gatsby - Character in The Great Gatsby

Jay Gatsby

Protagonist·Human·Male·American

Also known as: James Gatz

A mysterious, fabulously wealthy young man known for his lavish parties at his West Egg mansion. Born James Gatz to poor farmers in North Dakota, he reinvented himself in pursuit of [[character:2XbTFjMKc-Q6cXErDY1E4|Daisy Buchanan]].

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Soldier WWI military officer; backstory revealed	The Great Gatsby Chapter 4	The Great Gatsby Chapter 4
Smuggler Bootlegger; implied source of wealth	The Great Gatsby Chapter 5	-

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