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goodstby
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In chapter 5, why does Nick reject Gatsby's offer of business?

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Posted by goodstby on Wednesday January 16, 2008 at 12:30 PM and tagged with business, chapter 5, gatsby, nick, the great gatsby.

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  1. renelane Teacher
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    Nick realizes that Gatsby is offering him an opportunity for services rendered and does not wish to accept it. He spends no time mulling the offer over. Nick feels that the offer is not genuine. He feels that Gatsby made the offer because he was helping him with his reunion with Daisy. It is an insensitive gesture on Gatsby's part. If Gatsby was sincere he would have obliged Nick with specific details about the business opportunity, but he doesn't. The offer was made out of a sense of obligation, not sincerity, and Nick is cognizant of this fact.

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    Posted by renelane on Wednesday January 16, 2008 at 12:43 PM