Gatsby offers Nick work as a gesture of gratitude for his help in reuniting him with Daisy. He also wants to maintain a connection with Nick as he values his friendship and trusts him. Additionally, Gatsby may see offering Nick work as a way to involve him in his world and keep an eye on Daisy through their proximity.
Gatsby offers Nick work as a gesture of gratitude and to strengthen their friendship. It also serves as a way for Gatsby to involve Nick in his extravagant lifestyle and to keep him close by as a confidant.
Gatsby is nervous because he wants Nick to agree to his plan of inviting Daisy over for tea. Nick tells Gatsby that he will help him. Gatsby offer him the chance to make money by joining him in some business he does on the side— that does not involve Meyer Wolfsheim. Nick is slightly offended that Gatsby wants to pay him for arranging the meeting with Daisy and refuses Gatsby’s offer, but still helps with the plan.
When Gatsby attempts to bribe Nick, the reader learns that Gatsby is willing to use his wealth to get what he wants and that he sees money as a solution to problems. In contrast, the reader sees that Nick values integrity and honesty over material wealth, as he declines Gatsby's offer and remains loyal to his own values.
Gatsby recognizes Nick from the war when they were both served in the same division. Nick mentioned to Gatsby that he was from the Midwest, which caught Gatsby's attention.
Because friends don't need to be paid for favors.
Nick and Gatsby met at a party that Gatsby threw at his mansion in West Egg. Gatsby had been watching Nick's house from across the bay and purposely chose to introduce himself to Nick.
Nick sees himself as a middle class guy, he tends to see things differently. He is always very kind, and never selfish. He is quite observant: outsider looking in on lying rich people trying to belong.
Gatsby tells Nick that he is from San Francisco.
Nick receives an invitation to Gatsby's party through a formal note delivered by Gatsby's chauffeur.
Gatsby didn't know Nick orgionally. He met Nick at his party for the first time.
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