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in chapter 5, why does gatsby offer nick work?

 

austin b #227685
Jan 30, 2012 10:28 PM

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in chapter 5, why does gatsby offer nick work?

gatsby asks nick to do him a favor and then offers him work

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Aslan
Jan 30, 2012 10:37 PM

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Gatsby asked Nick if he wanted to come work for him, which offended Nick because Gatsby was offering out of concern for Nick's well being. In other words, because Nick had a small house and didn't have the lavish lifestyle that he enjoyed, Gatsby felt Nick was "in need" of his help.
 

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