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Meyer Wolfsheim

maleFirst seen chapter 4Last seen chapter 8

Gatsby’s Jewish associate appears at lunch, identified as the man who fixed the 1919 World Series and speaks of his age and past crimes. Gatsby references Wolfsheim while discussing a potential business deal with Nick. Wolfsheim writes a letter declining to attend Gatsby's funeral and meets Nick to recount their first meeting.

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