Gatsby and Nick's Friendship

The Great Gatsby

Tracks the growing friendship between Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby, from initial curiosity to deep loyalty, ending with Nick's defense of Gatsby's memory.

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The First Sight of GatsbyThe First Sight of Gatsby
The First Sight of Gatsby
The Invitation to the PartyThe Invitation to the Party
The Invitation to the Party
The Ride to LunchThe Ride to Lunch
The Ride to Lunch
The Confidentiality of the DreamThe Confidentiality of the Dream
The Confidentiality of the Dream
Nick's Loyalty After Gatsby's DeathNick's Loyalty After Gatsby's Death
Nick's Loyalty After Gatsby's Death
early summer 1922, West Egg
late June 1922, West Egg
late July 1922, West Egg to New York City
throughout summer 1922, West Egg
after Gatsby's death, autumn 1922