The Great Gatsby -- #2

With the introduction of Meyer Wolfsheim as a character leads the reader to believe that Gatsby may not be as positively intriguing as the beginning makes him out to be. Wolfsheim "fixed" the 1919 World Series and also seems to be shady, from which the reader can make the assumption that Gatsby may somehow be involved with an underground shady business and that is where his wealth stems from.
The backstory of Daisy and Gatsby made me personally pity Gatsby and the situation that he is in because Daisy is married to Tom and Gatsby is still in love with her. This realization of forbidden love and lost love makes Gatsby seem more vulnerable and human and not as great and almighty as what we were first told at the beginning of the book.
The rest of Gatsby's backstory also makes him seem more relatable than the image of a great and mysteriously wealthy person that we first were led to believe. His simple and humble beginnings of being a janitor and growing up in North Dakota appeals to a greater audience than just being a man born into wealth. It also makes Gatsby seem more admirable of a character because of his elevation in wealth and status from janitor to millionaire. His meeting with yacht owner Dan Cody to warn  him of an impending storm also makes Gatsby more personable, as well as explaining why Gatsby decides to not drink because of Cody drinking himself to a stupor.
In the first three chapters, Gatsby was a much more distant character and though not directly portrayed negatively, he seemed to be aloof in the sense that he never interacted with his guests and had rumors surrounding him. However, with Gatsby's past now exposed, Gatsby seems more, as aforementioned, personable and relatable as a person. His humble beginnings and work ethic appeal to a wider audience and his love for Daisy makes the reader pity him. I would say now I like him more, though I didn't dislike him at the beginning of the book.