The Great Gatsby · Character
Dan Cody
Also known as Cody, Mr. Dan Cody
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 4
Dan Cody is a supporting character in The Great Gatsby (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- 50
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 4
- Books
- 1
Dan Cody plucked young Gatsby from obscurity, mentoring him aboard his yacht through a whirlwind of parties and bootleg riches that shaped Jay's dreams of grandeur. His robust frame and hard, empty face in portraits symbolize the fleeting American Dream that Gatsby chased. Betrayed by Ella Kaye, Cody's death left Gatsby adrift, inheriting not just wealth but a haunting blueprint for reinvention.
Description
A grey, florid man of about fifty, physically robust, with a hard, empty face that speaks of weathered excesses. Often depicted in a large photograph or portrait wearing a yachting costume, his presence looms large and authoritative.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Jay Gatsbyemployer and patron
Cody's yacht crew for five years; Gatsby inherits education and lifestyle from him, though not money.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Great Gatsby
Key events
Gallery
Book 1: The Great Gatsby
Appearances
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