Gatsby tells Nick that he is from San Francisco.
In "The Great Gatsby," Jay Gatsby tells Nick Carraway that he inherited his wealth from his family. However, it is later revealed that Gatsby actually acquired his fortune through illegal activities like bootlegging and other criminal enterprises during the Prohibition era.
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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 Jordan and Nick reunite in "The Great Gatsby," Jordan tells Nick that she heard a rumor about him and Daisy Buchanan having a romantic relationship.
Nick tells Gatsby, "Go to Atlantic City for a week, or up to Montreal." Gatsby would not leave Daisy until he knew what she was going to do.
When Nick calls Daisy to tell her about Gatsby's death, Daisy and Tom decide to leave town to avoid any repercussions from Gatsby's murder. Daisy shows little remorse for Gatsby's death and focuses on protecting herself and her reputation instead.
Guests who attend Gatsby's parties do not seek out the host to thank him for his hospitality. Most guests use Gatsby, and they do not reciprocate in any manner whatsoever. Nick Carraway is the exception to the rule. Nick's manners are much better than those of the upper-crust guests from the East Egg and elsewhere. Guests, who think they are superior to others because they come from old money, show their bad manners by not thanking Gatsby and not reciprocating in kind.
Gatsby tells Nick that he was the son of a wealthy mid-west family. He says that all of his family had died and he inherited his wealth from them. He also tells Nick that he attended Oxford and collected jewels.
Gatsby likely tells Nick about his life to justify his actions and explain his motivations, hoping Nick's opinion of him will change. By sharing his past, Gatsby reveals his vulnerabilities and desires, seeking validation and understanding from Nick. It is a way for Gatsby to connect with Nick on a deeper level and perhaps gain Nick's sympathy or support.
Nick learns that Gatsby isn't what people have said him to be. Gatsby served in the war and studied at Oxford. At first, Nick is skepitcal about what he says because the way Gatsby is speaking seems akward and suspicious to him. But Gatsby senses this tension and pulls out his medal from the war and a picture of himself on the polo team of Oxford.
Gatsby tells Nick about his life because he trusts him and sees him as a confidant. He believes sharing his past with Nick will help him win Daisy's love. Gatsby also wants to present himself in a certain light to Nick, as someone who has achieved great success and is deserving of admiration.