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What does it say about Nick that he was the only one invited to the party?

Upon attending one of Gatsby's parties for the first time, Nick asserts that he "was one of the few guests who had actually been invited." Therefore, Nick is designated by Gatsby as special, at least in comparison to the other people who attend his parties. Initially, Gatsby is interested in Nick only because Nick is the cousin of Daisy Buchanan, the woman with whom Gatsby is in love. However, as the novel progresses, Nick proves...

Upon attending one of Gatsby's parties for the first time, Nick asserts that he "was one of the few guests who had actually been invited." Therefore, Nick is designated by Gatsby as special, at least in comparison to the other people who attend his parties. Initially, Gatsby is interested in Nick only because Nick is the cousin of Daisy Buchanan, the woman with whom Gatsby is in love. However, as the novel progresses, Nick proves to be of interest to Gatsby because he is honest and nonjudgmental, a distinction which sets Nick apart from the other people who attend Gatsby's parties. Throughout the novel, Gatsby confides to Nick his secret love for Daisy and ultimately reveals more about himself to Nick than he does to any other character. Gatsby feels comfortable sharing this information with Nick because Nick is trustworthy and proves to be "inclined to reserve all judgments." This quality sets Nick apart from the gossiping and frivolous party guests who speculate about Gatsby, and that is why Nick is one of the few to receive an invitation to Gatsby's party: because he is trustworthy.  

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