# Henry Gatz — The Great Gatsby character guide

> Henry Gatz in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Gatz, Gatz

**First appearance:** 0011-ix

## Who they are

Jay Gatsby's father, a poor farmer from Minnesota who arrives after his son's death.

## In the story

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

Attends his son's funeral, proudly shows Nick Gatsby's childhood schedule of self-improvement, highlighting Gatsby's origins and determination.

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