In Chapter II of 'The Great Gatsby', we are introduced to new characters as well as receive new insight on characters already introduced; most prominently, Tom. In Chapter II, we are introduced to Tom's mistress in New York, who was mentioned in the previous chapter. It is revealed that Tom's mistress is also married, and that she regrets her choice of spouse. Mrs. Wilson, Tom's mistress, and her friends who are also introduced, are aware that Tom is also unhappy with his marriage; hence the affair. However, Mrs. Wilson and her associates also believe that Tom cannot escape his unhappy marriage due to his spouse, Daisy, being a Catholic, and such is a Catholic rule that you cannot be divorced. However, Nick Carraway is aware that Daisy is not a Catholic; revealing to us that Tom is lying. It is revealed at that moment, that Tom does not truly love Mrs. Wilson, and that she is simply Tom's 'girl on the side'; despite the characters being unaware of this. Gatsby is also mentioned again in Chapter II, but only through rumors about him; the one mentioned being that he is a relative to Kaiser Wilhelm.
In this Chapter, we are given insight into Tom's character, in that he us not only athletic and wealthy, but also manipulative. Gatsby's character is also touched upon, through rumors stated about him, we can tell that he is extremely wealthy; however he has to be new to the upper class, due to his lack of sociability with other wealthy figures around him, leading to rumors being spread due to no one knowing where Gatsby obtained his wealth.
In this Chapter, we are given insight into Tom's character, in that he us not only athletic and wealthy, but also manipulative. Gatsby's character is also touched upon, through rumors stated about him, we can tell that he is extremely wealthy; however he has to be new to the upper class, due to his lack of sociability with other wealthy figures around him, leading to rumors being spread due to no one knowing where Gatsby obtained his wealth.