In Chapter 6, we learn Gatsby's real past, he was not born into a wealthy family, in reality he was born into a poor family. He never attended college, he worked for a man named Dan Cody. He was his personal assistant and looked after him whenever Dan Cody was drunk, which was way too often. This was when Gatsby fell in love with wealth and dedicated his life to becoming wealthy.
Next, Nick sees Tom come out of Gatsby's home. Gatsby is very nervous and awkward, he tells Tom that he knows Daisy. The following weekend, Gatsby has a party which is less successful than any of the past parties. Tom is upset that Daisy did not have fun and decides he does not like Gatsby. Gatsby wants everything to go back to how it was in Louisville and wishes Daisy would leave Tom. Nick tried to tell Gatsby that he cannot recreate the past but Gatsby won't believe Nick, thinking that money can help him recreate his past. Gatsby seems to believe that money can buy happiness and the only way for him to be happy is to use his wealth.
Next, Nick sees Tom come out of Gatsby's home. Gatsby is very nervous and awkward, he tells Tom that he knows Daisy. The following weekend, Gatsby has a party which is less successful than any of the past parties. Tom is upset that Daisy did not have fun and decides he does not like Gatsby. Gatsby wants everything to go back to how it was in Louisville and wishes Daisy would leave Tom. Nick tried to tell Gatsby that he cannot recreate the past but Gatsby won't believe Nick, thinking that money can help him recreate his past. Gatsby seems to believe that money can buy happiness and the only way for him to be happy is to use his wealth.