# Dan Cody — The Great Gatsby character guide

> Dan Cody in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Dan Cody, Cody

**First appearance:** 0008-vi

## Who they are

A wealthy copper mogul who mentored the young James Gatz and significantly influenced his life.

## In the story

### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_gatsby/chapters/v)

Appears in a photograph, identified by Gatsby as his former best friend and mentor, a key figure from Gatsby's past.

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_gatsby/chapters/vi)

Featured in Gatsby's recounted backstory as the wealthy copper mogul who mentored the young James Gatz for five years.

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