Chapter 7:
The chapter begins with Mr. Gatsby being secretive and in hiding. He fires all his staff so that Daisy can come in secrecy. Also, because of the heat, they go into town. Daisy reveals her love to Gatsby in a matter of words and actions and Tom disapproves. As the temperature rises, so does the tempers. Gatsby and Tom yell at each other over Daisy and everything is an awkward mess. Also, Myrtle is killed by Daisy accidentally driving into her. Tom sees her and reacts as if he never knew her. He also plants the idea in Mr. Wilsons head that it was Gatsby, full well knowing that Mr.Wilson would seek revenge.
Chapter 8:
Chapter 8 speaks of Gatsby not wanting to leave Daisy alone. He guards her, outside her house. Nick goes in to investigate, but all is well between Tom and Daisy. Gatsby speaks of his love that would never die for Daisy. Also, Mr.Wilson begins his hunt for Gatsby. By the end of the chapter Mr.Wilson finds Gatsby and shoots him, literally, in the back.
Chapter 9:
Chapter 9 is about the funeral. Nick can find no-one that will come to Gatsby's funeral, despite the many faces which appeared at all his extravagant parties. Even people that worked alongside Gatsby are avoiding it. Even Daisy, despite apparently loving him once, flees away with Tom. The only people that attend it are Nick and Gatsby's father - Mr.Gatz, who affectionately calls Gatsby, Jimmy.
The chapter begins with Mr. Gatsby being secretive and in hiding. He fires all his staff so that Daisy can come in secrecy. Also, because of the heat, they go into town. Daisy reveals her love to Gatsby in a matter of words and actions and Tom disapproves. As the temperature rises, so does the tempers. Gatsby and Tom yell at each other over Daisy and everything is an awkward mess. Also, Myrtle is killed by Daisy accidentally driving into her. Tom sees her and reacts as if he never knew her. He also plants the idea in Mr. Wilsons head that it was Gatsby, full well knowing that Mr.Wilson would seek revenge.
Chapter 8:
Chapter 8 speaks of Gatsby not wanting to leave Daisy alone. He guards her, outside her house. Nick goes in to investigate, but all is well between Tom and Daisy. Gatsby speaks of his love that would never die for Daisy. Also, Mr.Wilson begins his hunt for Gatsby. By the end of the chapter Mr.Wilson finds Gatsby and shoots him, literally, in the back.
Chapter 9:
Chapter 9 is about the funeral. Nick can find no-one that will come to Gatsby's funeral, despite the many faces which appeared at all his extravagant parties. Even people that worked alongside Gatsby are avoiding it. Even Daisy, despite apparently loving him once, flees away with Tom. The only people that attend it are Nick and Gatsby's father - Mr.Gatz, who affectionately calls Gatsby, Jimmy.
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