Jay & Nick

Question: Is Jay using Nick? What is the basis of their friendship?

Okay for starters, it is initially perceived that Jay is in fact a really cool guy. What we know is that he fought in the army, and is currently a very wealthy man. NIck also fought in the war, and is now Jay's next door neighbor. As we can tell by their first direct encounter, they seemed to get along, and even develop a sort of friendship. It becomes interesting because later on, Gatsby real intention for befriending Nick were due to his obsession with Daisy. When he heard of Nick's relation to the "apple of his eye," he saw an opportunity to try and meet her once again. This sort of desperation is even evident in his parties. His parties basically work like this. He has a random party, and he lets in complete strangers. His hope in this plan was that one day Daisy would happen to drop in. Unfortunately, this kind of miracle hadn't occurred (yet). Upon explaining to Nick his obsession with Daisy, he wants Nick to call her over, so he could win her over.

Nick and Jay. Although Jay somewhat uses Nick, it is obvious that he considers Nick to be close to him. Often before taking any sort of action, Gatsby is seen asking of Nick's opinion. Maybe this could be perhaps because of Nick's "political" behavioral patterns or perhaps his astuteness. The same could be said about Nick caring for Gatsby. When Nick realized he hadn't seen Gatsby in awhile, he pays a visit to his home to see whether he is alright. (I am so freaking tired)