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Why does the narrator (Nick) lie to Henry C. Gatz and claim that Gatsby and the narrator (Nick) himself were close?

A.) Because the narrator wants to steal Gatsby's money
B.) Because of the narrator's need to feel important
C.) Because the narrator wishes to comfort Gatsby's father
D.) Because the narrator wants to avoid emotional entanglements
E.) Because the narrator understands Daisy's state of mind

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Answer:

It is either C or D

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on what I have read those seem the most logical.

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It’s c try it lets us know
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