Jay Gatsby's parents are described as being shiftless, unsuccessful farmers from North Dakota. Unlike the Buchanans or the Fays, Gatsby does not hail from a prestigious, wealthy family, which is why he initially has no chance of marrying Daisy. Jay Gatsby never really accepted his parents and left his hometown at the first opportunity he was given to reinvent himself. Jay Gatsby's mother's name is never mentioned in the story but his father, Henry C. Gatz, attends his funeral. Henry C. Gatz is portrayed as a relatively timid, humble man, who is extremely proud of his son's accomplishments. Henry is fascinated by Gatsby's mansion and mentions to Nick that Jimmy (Jay Gatsby) bought him a home in Minnesota. Henry also shows Nick the back cover of a Hopalong Cassidy book, where Gatsby had written down his general resolves. The notes written in the book emphasize Gatsby's drive to be successful and attain the American Dream. Jay Gatsby is the complete opposite of his parents and developed into an incredibly successful, wealthy bootlegger, who climbed the social ladder and owned a mansion in West Egg.