Wolfsheim remembers this World Series. Nick later suspects Gatsby of underworld dealings due to his association with the sinister Mr. Wolfsheim. The societal disdain for Wolfsheim, who acts above the law, is exemplified by Tom's comments about Gatsby's suspected illegal business dealings. In an attempt to tarnish Gatsby's image, Tom accuses him "and this Wolfsheim [of buying] up a lot of side-street drug-stores here and in Chicago and [selling] grain alcohol over the counter" (106). In the context of the novel, Wolfsheim's character is viewed as a villain by the rich and materialistic people of high society. Although Wolfsheim is certainly not "new money", his character does bear some striking resemblances to them. However, as a result of his criminal behavior, Wolfsheim is an outsider to the new money world of the 1920's, and from this perspective on life, he is focused on reality and what the future will bring. Although Wolfsheim is certainly not a new money individual in the novel, his character does bear some striking resemblances to those who are. However, as a result of his criminal behavior, Wolfsheim is an outsider to the world .
Whereas Meyer Wolfsheim is loyal, Tom Buchanan, Daisy Buchanan's husband is quite deceitful. Tom Buchanan is an arrogant, strong, and malicious man who is a former star tight end at Yale. Daisy sent a request to Nick and Gatsby for an invitation to eat lunch at their house. Tom insisted to have lunch with Gatsby and everyone else. It was a hot day and Daisy demanded to go to town on a beautiful day. When everyone reached at the Plaza Hotel, Tom starts asking questions to Gatsby in their suite and then it starts to get heated. Gatsby and Tom were arguing and fighting for Daisy's love. As the discussion continues, Gatsby blames everything on Tom for never loving Daisy. Tom says, "once in a while I go off on a spree and make a fool of myself, but I always come back, and in my heart I love her all the time" (105).
