Diversity is the key to a good friendship. ... He treated all his guests with kindness, even though some of them weren't invited. ... Because of diversity, Nick and Gatsby had a strong friendship, which in the end they proved to be " close friends- (Fitzgerald 176). ...
He thinks that everything is bought with money, including love and friendship, but in the end it turns out to be fake. ... The guests were drinking and getting out of control, while Gatsby was just behaving calmly, basically avoiding the action. ...
The willingness to use a person for one's own purposes shows a deep interest in material quests, rather than friendship. ... When Gatsby dies, only Nick, one of Gatsby's guests, a few of his servants, and Gatsby's father attend the funeral (Fitzgerald 182-183). ... The party guests overwhelm the funeral by virtue of their absence; they crowd the cemetery with conspicuous neglect. ... Along with this, she boldly flaunts her wealth and material items solely to earn approval and admiration from her guests. ...
