Heretofore, in the course of the chapter, Nick has served as the ubiquitous observer of others. Lucena Loureiro Professional. How is Myrtle's death ironic? She ran in front of Gatsby's car, believing that Tom was driving, and was killed by Daisy, Tom's wife. I find this extremely ironic. Myrtle clung to the idea of Tom being her savior from her average, seemingly unworthy life to the point where she would allow Tom to beat her and think nothing of it.
Battista Mitroi Professional. Who kills Gatsby? George Wilson. Estiben Gazua Professional. Why does Gatsby stop giving parties? Gatsby stops giving parties because he has no purpose anymore. His purpose in giving parties was to coincidentally meet Daisy, but now that he has a relationship with Daisy again, he doesn't need to give out parties.
Pavlina Avraham Explainer. What do you think Tom and Daisy were saying in the kitchen? What do you think Tom and Daisy were saying to each other in the kitchen? Tom is in a very deep conversation with Daisy and concerned about her safety.
Yes i think Tom knew because he told Mr. Wilson it was Gatsby's car that hit Myrtle and that is why he thought he had to get revenge. Edelgard Warnders Explainer. Why does Nick mention his birthday? Chafika Sibert Explainer. Who turns 30 in The Great Gatsby? Nick Carraway. Nourddin Cardanho Pundit. What does Nick mean when he says suddenly I guessed at the truth? Explain what Nick means when he says ".. Suddenly i guessed at the truth "? Daisy was actually driving the death car, not Gatsby.
At the end of chapter 7 Nick observes Gatsby, Tom and Daisy after the accident. Nick is aware of the Fulfilling of Gatsby's dream, but cannot persuade him to give up. Jianjing Uranga Pundit. Who killed Myrtle? Myrtle was killed by Jay Gatsby's car. She thought that her lover, Tom , was driving the car.
Earlier, Tom and Gatsby exchanged cars while in New York. Myrtle saw Tom driving the car, and assumed it was his car. Maximino Nart Pundit. Why can't Daisy say she never loved Tom? The fact that Daisy cannot deny loving Tom is a clear indication that she does love Tom or some ideal he represents.
This truth is difficult for Gatsby to comprehend. He is so absorbed into his own feelings until he cannot imagine that Daisy has indeed loved Tom. He thought that he alone had Daisy's heart. Edu Yahot Pundit. Why is the music playing in the hotel ironic to the scene?
The music is ironic because it is wedding music playing but at this time there is obvious verbal signs that Daisy and Tom's marriage is breaking. He confronts him and Gatsby says Daisy never loved Tom. Stine Klein Pundit. When Nick states that "you can't repeat the past," He understands the superiority of the East compared to the "bored, sprawling, swollen towns beyond the Ohio, with their interminable inquisitions which spared only the children. Scott Fitzgerald. As soon as he turns thirty, he has a revelation.
The reflections he states after allude in general to the American society and to the failed American dream. Fitzgerald, F. The Great Gatsby. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, Scott Fitzgerald section. Get Full Access Now or Learn more. Want to read the rest?
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