The terribly nervous and child-like Gatsby tried to appeal to Nick and have him invite Daisy over for Tea. Carraway doesn't care, and he gladly obliges. However, Gatsby tries to pressure Nick into doing the favor for him in exchange for material items, job opportunities, and joyous outings. The entirely of Chapter 5 is extremely awkward, and could be renamed to "How to Third-Wheel: an essay by Nick Carraway". Carraway remains impartial to everything in this chapter, and it seems as if he doesn't care about anything. He's like a child: he agrees to almost anything without thinking about the repercussions. He dedicates a significant portion of his year to setting up a stranger and a cousin he barely knows. Carraway's life is so dull and boring that he has nothing better to do than meddle in the affairs of the rich. Throughout the next month (Chapter 6), Gatsby tries to recreate his previous relationship with Daisy. Gatsby attempts to replicate how everything was before Louisville, but he fails to do so now that the times have changed. Carraway tells Jay that he can't repeat the past, but Gatsby is certain that he can. As Gatsby's new relationship begins to crumble with Daisy's unhappiness, he becimes more socially awkward and daring. Tom becomes aware of the affair, but he tries to keep it secret until a good time to strike. Chapter 6 effectively sets up the beginning of the end, and illustrates how Carraway watches doom get created right before his eyes. Carraway doesn't care, however. He'll set up a shady relationship, but he won't do anything to fix the mistakes that are made. It also doesn't help that Gatsby takes Nick's advice. Nick, who hasn't been with a woman in a while, is giving relationship advice to a tycoon with immense power and social status. Gatsby's nerves and Carraway's carelessness create a weak relationship that was never meant to last.
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