Chapter 8
Pages 147-162
Summary- Chapter eight starts with Nick going to Gatsby's house for breakfast. He tells Nick that he waited outside for Daisy until four in the morning, but she never showed up. Nick says Gatsby should leave Long Island and forget about Daisy but he can't leave her. He then tells Nick about their relationship in the past and how she was his first love and he was in awe of her wealth and huge house and let her think he was of the same class of her just to impress her. After they slept together, Gatsby felt married to her, and thought Daisy would wait for him when he left to fight in World War 1, but Daisy eventually moved on and married Tom. The gardener tells Gatsby he is going to drain the pool, but Gastby asks him not to and says that he's going to use it for the first time this summer. On his way out, Nick tells Gatsby that he is worth more and better than everyone else they know, which makes Gatsby really happy. Nick gets a phone call from Jordan while he is at work that ends up badly but Nick doesn't really seem to care. Then, Wilson talks to Michaelis about Myrtle and her death and how he thinks that the man driving the car must have been her lover because she ran out to see him. He then finds out that it was Gatsby's car that hit her, but he doesn't know that Daisy was driving. Wilson goes to Gatsby's house and see's him floating in his pool, waiting for a call from Daisy. Wilson then shoots Gatsby and then goes off and shoots himself out in the grass.
Michaelis- “He didn’t like to go into the garage because the work bench was stained where the body had been lying so he moved uncomfortably around the office—he knew every object in it before morning—and from time to time sat down beside Wilson trying to keep him more quiet” (165).
-Michaelis is a very caring and loyal man. He puts George and his needs before his own. He is hard-working and dedicated to his shop.
-Michaelis doesn't have a huge role in the novel. He is a coffee shop owner who cares deeply about his neighbor, Wilson, especially after his wife, Myrtle, is killed. He was the only one who fully witnessed her murder. He only wants good things for Wilson and has his best intentions at heart. He stays with him all night and tries to comfort him.
Quote- “They’re a rotten crowd,” I shouted across the lawn. “You’re worth the whole damn bunch put together” (154).
-Nick says this to Gatsby as he is leaving his house after breakfast the morning of his death. I think it is significant because Nick is saying that unlike everyone in their group of friends Gatsby actually proves to be a good person. He may have been involved in gambling and done wrong things, but inside he is a good and kind person and has never hurt anyone like the others all have. Throughout the book we see Gatsby buying the most extravagant things and showing off his wealth, but we learn he didn't do any of it for him but for everyone else that he cared about. The other characters in the novel generally never thought of others or put others thoughts first the way Gatsby did, such as when he said he would take the blame for Myrtle's death, and I think that was the point Fitzgerald was trying to make through this quote.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Pages 163-180
Summary- Chapter nine starts off two years later and Nick is thinking back and recalling memories of Gatsby's death. There are reporters coming to his mansion trying to get the story about what happened to him. Nick has to take charge of Gatsby's funeral because Daisy and Tom disappear and Wolfsheim says he can't come due to business and he doesn't want to get mixed up with murdered men. Henry Gatz, Gatsby's father, shows up at the mansion and is devastated to hear about his son's death. Then Klipspringer calls and Nick invites him to the funeral, however, he says that he can't attend but he needs Nick to send him a pair of shoes he left at the mansion. The next day is Gatsby's funeral and only Nick, Henry Gatz and Owl Eyes show up. Nick realizes that mostly everyone he knew was from the West, and after Gatsby's death the East became haunted for him. Then Nick goes to see Jordan at her house and she tells him that she is engaged, but Nick doesn't believe her. They fight and then Nick leaves upset. Nick runs into Tom in New York and refuses to shake his hand because he is ashamed of him. Nick learns that Tom was the one who told George that Gatsby ran over Myrtle. But Nick doesn't say that Daisy was actually the one that was driving. The novel ends with Nick describing Gatsby as a man of promise and faith.
Henry C. Gatz- "It was Gatsby's father, a solemn old man, very helpless and dismayed, bundled up in a long cheap ulster against the warm September day" (167).
-Henry Gatz looked old and he dressed in plain, cheap clothing. He was very proud of his son and is very depressed about his death.
-Chapter nine is the first time we meet Henry Gatz, Gatsby's father. He is very proud of his son and his succession in his life. He is very depressed about his son's death and is one of the few that attends Gatsby's funeral.
Quote- "Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. it eluded us then, but that's no matterーto-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther....And one fine morningー So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past" (180).
-This quote ends the novel and I thought it was significant because it represents Gatsby and the American Dream. The green light represents this 'dream', which Gatsby never reaches. He spends all these years trying to get with Daisy and when he finally has her he realizes he has built her up to be something she isn't really. In the end, Daisy ends up leaving with Tom anyways. Gatsby spent to much time living in the past and in this dream rather than in reality.
Pages 163-180
Summary- Chapter nine starts off two years later and Nick is thinking back and recalling memories of Gatsby's death. There are reporters coming to his mansion trying to get the story about what happened to him. Nick has to take charge of Gatsby's funeral because Daisy and Tom disappear and Wolfsheim says he can't come due to business and he doesn't want to get mixed up with murdered men. Henry Gatz, Gatsby's father, shows up at the mansion and is devastated to hear about his son's death. Then Klipspringer calls and Nick invites him to the funeral, however, he says that he can't attend but he needs Nick to send him a pair of shoes he left at the mansion. The next day is Gatsby's funeral and only Nick, Henry Gatz and Owl Eyes show up. Nick realizes that mostly everyone he knew was from the West, and after Gatsby's death the East became haunted for him. Then Nick goes to see Jordan at her house and she tells him that she is engaged, but Nick doesn't believe her. They fight and then Nick leaves upset. Nick runs into Tom in New York and refuses to shake his hand because he is ashamed of him. Nick learns that Tom was the one who told George that Gatsby ran over Myrtle. But Nick doesn't say that Daisy was actually the one that was driving. The novel ends with Nick describing Gatsby as a man of promise and faith.
Henry C. Gatz- "It was Gatsby's father, a solemn old man, very helpless and dismayed, bundled up in a long cheap ulster against the warm September day" (167).
-Henry Gatz looked old and he dressed in plain, cheap clothing. He was very proud of his son and is very depressed about his death.
-Chapter nine is the first time we meet Henry Gatz, Gatsby's father. He is very proud of his son and his succession in his life. He is very depressed about his son's death and is one of the few that attends Gatsby's funeral.
Quote- "Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. it eluded us then, but that's no matterーto-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther....And one fine morningー So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past" (180).
-This quote ends the novel and I thought it was significant because it represents Gatsby and the American Dream. The green light represents this 'dream', which Gatsby never reaches. He spends all these years trying to get with Daisy and when he finally has her he realizes he has built her up to be something she isn't really. In the end, Daisy ends up leaving with Tom anyways. Gatsby spent to much time living in the past and in this dream rather than in reality.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Pages 97-111
Summary- In chapter six, news reporters start showing up at Gatsby's house to try and get an interview from him, which is when we learn all about his past. We find out he was born as Jay Gatz on a farm in North Dakota. He meets Dan Cody while fishing on Lake Superior one day and he ends up being his assistant for five years on his yacht. When Dan dies he leaves Gatsby money but he isn't able to claim it. Nick doesn't see Gatsby or Daisy for a while, until they all attend Gatsby's next big party he threw. Daisy seems to be having a bad time and this makes Gatsby upset. Nick brings up a story about the first time Daisy and Gatsby kissed and how he revolves everything around her. He tells Gatsby that the past is impossible to repeat, but Gatsby disagrees.
Dan Cody- A gray, florid man with a hard, empty face, the pioneer debauchee,, who during one phase of American life brought back to the eastern seaboard the savage violence of the frontier brothel and saloon"(100).
-Dan Cody is a rich, kind, fifty-year old man. He loved to explore on his yacht and became great friends with Gatsby.
-Chapter six is the first time we meet Dan Cody. He was Gatsby's first mentor and gave him his first big job. When Dan died he left Gatsby a ton of money and even though Gatsby was never able to receive it, he vowed from then on to become successful.
Quote- “For a while these reveries provided an outlet for his imagination; they were a satisfactory hint of the unreality of reality, a promise that the rock of the world was founded securely on a fairy’s wing” (99).
-This quote is significant to this chapter because it shows how Gatsby is living in this dream that he believes to be reality. With Daisy, he feels they can pick up where they left off and fall back in love. This quote really shows how Gatsby views the world.
Pages 97-111
Summary- In chapter six, news reporters start showing up at Gatsby's house to try and get an interview from him, which is when we learn all about his past. We find out he was born as Jay Gatz on a farm in North Dakota. He meets Dan Cody while fishing on Lake Superior one day and he ends up being his assistant for five years on his yacht. When Dan dies he leaves Gatsby money but he isn't able to claim it. Nick doesn't see Gatsby or Daisy for a while, until they all attend Gatsby's next big party he threw. Daisy seems to be having a bad time and this makes Gatsby upset. Nick brings up a story about the first time Daisy and Gatsby kissed and how he revolves everything around her. He tells Gatsby that the past is impossible to repeat, but Gatsby disagrees.
Dan Cody- A gray, florid man with a hard, empty face, the pioneer debauchee,, who during one phase of American life brought back to the eastern seaboard the savage violence of the frontier brothel and saloon"(100).
-Dan Cody is a rich, kind, fifty-year old man. He loved to explore on his yacht and became great friends with Gatsby.
-Chapter six is the first time we meet Dan Cody. He was Gatsby's first mentor and gave him his first big job. When Dan died he left Gatsby a ton of money and even though Gatsby was never able to receive it, he vowed from then on to become successful.
Quote- “For a while these reveries provided an outlet for his imagination; they were a satisfactory hint of the unreality of reality, a promise that the rock of the world was founded securely on a fairy’s wing” (99).
-This quote is significant to this chapter because it shows how Gatsby is living in this dream that he believes to be reality. With Daisy, he feels they can pick up where they left off and fall back in love. This quote really shows how Gatsby views the world.
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Pages 81-96
Summary- In the beginning of chapter five, Nick is on his way home from his date with Jordan when he sees Gatsby sitting on his front lawn and he asks if Nick would like to take a swim in his pool. Nick realizes that Gatsby wants him to invite Daisy over for tea. Nick agrees and when Gatsby hears this he offers to get someone to cut his lawn and join his business deal but Nick refuses. On the day of the meeting, Gatsby is very nervous because he is afraid things won't be the same and then he disappears right when Daisy arrives. Their date starts off very awkward at first but when Nick returns after leaving them alone they are very happy and are laughing. Gatsby then invites Nick and Daisy over to his house to show off his wealth, and ends up telling Daisy about him staring at the green light on her dock. Gatsby then gets Klipspringer to play the piano for the three of them and Gatsby and Daisy end up holding hands. Nick realizes they aren't paying attention to him anymore and so he leaves them alone.
Daisy Buchanan- "They're such beautiful shirts, she sobbed, her voice muffled in the thick folds. It makes me sad because I've never seen such--such beautiful shirts before" (92).
-Daisy is a outgoing, beautiful, independent woman. She is very into herself and her belongings and others wealth.
-In this chapter, we see Daisy really show her emotions for the first time. She is falling for Gatsby, although she is still married to Tom. When she is with Gatsby she is a completely different person. Tom doesn't know they are together, therefore, their relationship could cause problems in the future.
Quote- "They had forgotten me, but Daisy glanced up and held out her hand; Gatsby didn't know me at all" (96).
-This quote is significant in the chapter because it really shows how Gatsby was only using Nick to get to Daisy. Once he has Daisy he has no use of Nick. Gatsby has Nick set everything up for his date and helps him get comfortable with Daisy, and then once he does he acts as though Nick isn't even in the room anymore.
Pages 81-96
Summary- In the beginning of chapter five, Nick is on his way home from his date with Jordan when he sees Gatsby sitting on his front lawn and he asks if Nick would like to take a swim in his pool. Nick realizes that Gatsby wants him to invite Daisy over for tea. Nick agrees and when Gatsby hears this he offers to get someone to cut his lawn and join his business deal but Nick refuses. On the day of the meeting, Gatsby is very nervous because he is afraid things won't be the same and then he disappears right when Daisy arrives. Their date starts off very awkward at first but when Nick returns after leaving them alone they are very happy and are laughing. Gatsby then invites Nick and Daisy over to his house to show off his wealth, and ends up telling Daisy about him staring at the green light on her dock. Gatsby then gets Klipspringer to play the piano for the three of them and Gatsby and Daisy end up holding hands. Nick realizes they aren't paying attention to him anymore and so he leaves them alone.
Daisy Buchanan- "They're such beautiful shirts, she sobbed, her voice muffled in the thick folds. It makes me sad because I've never seen such--such beautiful shirts before" (92).
-Daisy is a outgoing, beautiful, independent woman. She is very into herself and her belongings and others wealth.
-In this chapter, we see Daisy really show her emotions for the first time. She is falling for Gatsby, although she is still married to Tom. When she is with Gatsby she is a completely different person. Tom doesn't know they are together, therefore, their relationship could cause problems in the future.
Quote- "They had forgotten me, but Daisy glanced up and held out her hand; Gatsby didn't know me at all" (96).
-This quote is significant in the chapter because it really shows how Gatsby was only using Nick to get to Daisy. Once he has Daisy he has no use of Nick. Gatsby has Nick set everything up for his date and helps him get comfortable with Daisy, and then once he does he acts as though Nick isn't even in the room anymore.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Pages 113-145
Summary- In chapter seven, Gatsby's parties come to an end because the only reason he was having them was to get Daisy to come over. He also fires a lot of his servants because Daisy is afraid they will gossip about their relationship. On a hot summer day, Nick and Gatsby are invited to lunch with Daisy, Tom and Jordan. They meet Daisy's daughter but Daisy ignores her being there. Everyone, especially Tom, can see how in love Daisy and Gatsby are and suggests that everyone goes on the trip into the city together. Gatsby and Daisy go in one car together and Tom, Nick and Jordan drive in another together. The car is low on gas so they stop at the Wilson's garage. He learns that George and his wife, Myrtle, are thinking about moving West and Tom was shocked at the idea of losing his mistress. They rent a room at the Plaza Hotel, and there Tom confronts Gatsby about his relationship with Daisy and Gatsby says that Daisy never loved Tom and Daisy agrees, but then after admits she did once love Tom and Gatsby is shocked hearing this. Tom scares Daisy by telling her stories about Gatsby and his gambling and she asks to go home but Tom makes her go with Gatsby. On the ride back home, Nick, Tom and Jordan see that Myrtle was hit by a car and killed. Once back at the Buchanan's house Tom finds Gatsby hiding in the bushes and he confesses that Daisy was driving the car and tried to stop but it was too late. He says he'll take responsibility for it because he doesn't want Tom to hurt Daisy.
Character- George Wilson
-“He was a wife’s man and not his own.” (pg. 136)
-faintly handsome, hard-working, blonde, gullible, good husband to his wife, and loving
-George has only been in this novel a few times so far. He is Myrtle's husband and lets her take charge of everything. However, in this chapter he finds out she has been cheating and is devastated. He decideds to take charge and move them West. However, he loves her so much and will do anything for her.
Quote- "Was Daisy driving?" "Yes," he said after a moment, "but of course I'll say I was" (143).
-When Gatsby says this, it proves how much he loves Daisy and will do anything for her. He is afraid that if Tom hears Daisy was the one driving and killed Myrtle, he will hurt her, so he says he is going to take responsibility for the accident. Throughout the book so far, we have seen Gatsby do anything for Dasiy but this, risking his own life, really proves his love for her.
Pages 113-145
Summary- In chapter seven, Gatsby's parties come to an end because the only reason he was having them was to get Daisy to come over. He also fires a lot of his servants because Daisy is afraid they will gossip about their relationship. On a hot summer day, Nick and Gatsby are invited to lunch with Daisy, Tom and Jordan. They meet Daisy's daughter but Daisy ignores her being there. Everyone, especially Tom, can see how in love Daisy and Gatsby are and suggests that everyone goes on the trip into the city together. Gatsby and Daisy go in one car together and Tom, Nick and Jordan drive in another together. The car is low on gas so they stop at the Wilson's garage. He learns that George and his wife, Myrtle, are thinking about moving West and Tom was shocked at the idea of losing his mistress. They rent a room at the Plaza Hotel, and there Tom confronts Gatsby about his relationship with Daisy and Gatsby says that Daisy never loved Tom and Daisy agrees, but then after admits she did once love Tom and Gatsby is shocked hearing this. Tom scares Daisy by telling her stories about Gatsby and his gambling and she asks to go home but Tom makes her go with Gatsby. On the ride back home, Nick, Tom and Jordan see that Myrtle was hit by a car and killed. Once back at the Buchanan's house Tom finds Gatsby hiding in the bushes and he confesses that Daisy was driving the car and tried to stop but it was too late. He says he'll take responsibility for it because he doesn't want Tom to hurt Daisy.
Character- George Wilson
-“He was a wife’s man and not his own.” (pg. 136)
-faintly handsome, hard-working, blonde, gullible, good husband to his wife, and loving
-George has only been in this novel a few times so far. He is Myrtle's husband and lets her take charge of everything. However, in this chapter he finds out she has been cheating and is devastated. He decideds to take charge and move them West. However, he loves her so much and will do anything for her.
Quote- "Was Daisy driving?" "Yes," he said after a moment, "but of course I'll say I was" (143).
-When Gatsby says this, it proves how much he loves Daisy and will do anything for her. He is afraid that if Tom hears Daisy was the one driving and killed Myrtle, he will hurt her, so he says he is going to take responsibility for the accident. Throughout the book so far, we have seen Gatsby do anything for Dasiy but this, risking his own life, really proves his love for her.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Chapter 4
Chapter 4 pages 61-80
Summary- Chapter four begins with Nick telling us about the people that had attended Gatsby's party and we also learn that Gatsby invited Nick to take a trip with him into New York. On the trip there we learn a lot about Gatsby's past and how depressed he was. He tells Nick all about his accomplishments and about his family. However, Nick doesn't believe most of what Gatsby is saying. They are driving through the Valley of Ashes when they get pulled over for speeding. All Gatsby does is show him a card and the cop lets them go. Later, Nick runs into Jordan and she tells him about the conversation she and Gatsby had at the party. She tells him that Gatsby is in love with Daisy but when he went to war she married Tom. We find out that the reason Gatsby is having all these extravagant parties is because he wants to be closer to Daisy.
Meyer Wolfsheim- "A small, flat-nosed Jew raised his large head and regarded me with two fine growths of hair which luxuriated in either nostril."
- Meyer Wolfsheim is an intelligent, flashy gambler who fixed the World Series. He has a flat nose and a large head.
-In the novel, we are just introduced to Meyer Wolfsheim. However, he is very different from Gatsby. He likes to brag about his money and is involved in a lot of bad activities. Also, his nose and religion are brought up a lot by Nick.
Quote: "I didn't want you to think I was just some nobody" (73).
-This quote stood out to me in this chapter because it shows how important labels and social status were at this time. Gatsby has extravagant parties and Tom brags about his belongings.
Summary- Chapter four begins with Nick telling us about the people that had attended Gatsby's party and we also learn that Gatsby invited Nick to take a trip with him into New York. On the trip there we learn a lot about Gatsby's past and how depressed he was. He tells Nick all about his accomplishments and about his family. However, Nick doesn't believe most of what Gatsby is saying. They are driving through the Valley of Ashes when they get pulled over for speeding. All Gatsby does is show him a card and the cop lets them go. Later, Nick runs into Jordan and she tells him about the conversation she and Gatsby had at the party. She tells him that Gatsby is in love with Daisy but when he went to war she married Tom. We find out that the reason Gatsby is having all these extravagant parties is because he wants to be closer to Daisy.
Meyer Wolfsheim- "A small, flat-nosed Jew raised his large head and regarded me with two fine growths of hair which luxuriated in either nostril."
- Meyer Wolfsheim is an intelligent, flashy gambler who fixed the World Series. He has a flat nose and a large head.
-In the novel, we are just introduced to Meyer Wolfsheim. However, he is very different from Gatsby. He likes to brag about his money and is involved in a lot of bad activities. Also, his nose and religion are brought up a lot by Nick.
Quote: "I didn't want you to think I was just some nobody" (73).
-This quote stood out to me in this chapter because it shows how important labels and social status were at this time. Gatsby has extravagant parties and Tom brags about his belongings.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Chapter 3
Chapter 3, pages 39-59
Summary- Chapter three starts with Nick being invited to an extravagant party at Gatsby's house. While he is there he spends time with Jordan Baker and is also officially introduced to Jay Gatsby. Jordan and Nick also meet a man in the library who Nick refers to as Owl Eyes. While Nick, Jordan and Gatsby are talking Gatsby leaves to take a phone call in his office and then after requests to meet with Jordan alone. She tells Nick she learned something interesting and will share with him later. On his way home, Nick sees the man he calls Owl Eye's intoxicated and had just got in a car accident. The chapter concludes with Nick talking about his relationship with Jordan and how he wants to start seeing her but she can be dishonest.
Jay Gatsby- "I'm Gatsby," he said suddenly. "I thought you knew, old sport. I'm afraid I'm not a very good host" (48).
-Gatsby is a very friendly, inviting, generous, young man. He seems understanding but very secretive and private because he keeps taking phone calls in his office.
-Gatsby's role in the novel is still somewhat of a mystery to the readers. We don't know very much information about him as we do about the other main characters. We know he is looked up to by many people and that he is very generous, however, we will learn more about him throughout the rest of the chapters of the novel.
Quote- “Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known” (59).
-This quote said by Nick stood out to me because it shows how all the people he is surrounded by constantly lie, whether its about his or her love life, career or social life. Also, when Nick says this it allows us as readers to develop a stronger trust in him.
Summary- Chapter three starts with Nick being invited to an extravagant party at Gatsby's house. While he is there he spends time with Jordan Baker and is also officially introduced to Jay Gatsby. Jordan and Nick also meet a man in the library who Nick refers to as Owl Eyes. While Nick, Jordan and Gatsby are talking Gatsby leaves to take a phone call in his office and then after requests to meet with Jordan alone. She tells Nick she learned something interesting and will share with him later. On his way home, Nick sees the man he calls Owl Eye's intoxicated and had just got in a car accident. The chapter concludes with Nick talking about his relationship with Jordan and how he wants to start seeing her but she can be dishonest.
Jay Gatsby- "I'm Gatsby," he said suddenly. "I thought you knew, old sport. I'm afraid I'm not a very good host" (48).
-Gatsby is a very friendly, inviting, generous, young man. He seems understanding but very secretive and private because he keeps taking phone calls in his office.
-Gatsby's role in the novel is still somewhat of a mystery to the readers. We don't know very much information about him as we do about the other main characters. We know he is looked up to by many people and that he is very generous, however, we will learn more about him throughout the rest of the chapters of the novel.
Quote- “Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known” (59).
-This quote said by Nick stood out to me because it shows how all the people he is surrounded by constantly lie, whether its about his or her love life, career or social life. Also, when Nick says this it allows us as readers to develop a stronger trust in him.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 pages 23-38
Summary- In chapter two, Tom takes Nick to meet Myrtle, his mistress who also happens to be George Wilson's wife. She invites them to her apartment in New York where she is having a small party with her sister Catherine and her neighbors, the McKees'. Later that night, Nick talks to Catherine about Tom and Daisy's marriage and she says she thinks the two of them should get a divorce but they haven't because Daisy is Catholic. Tom is upset for hearing them say Daisy's name and he end's up breaking Myrtle's nose. At the end of the chapter, Nick is waiting for a train to Long Island at four in the morning.
Myrtle Wilson- "I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn't fit to lick my shoe" (34).
-"She was in the middle thirties, and faintly stout, but she carried her surplus flesh sensuously as some women can. Her face, above a spotted dress of dark blue crepe-de-chine, contained no facet or gleam of beauty, but there was an immediately perceptible vitality about her as if the nerves of her body were continually smoldering" (25).
-Myrtle is unfaithful to her husband, therefore, she constantly lies to him. She sneaks around with Tom without George finding out about it, mainly due to his gullibility. She believes she deserves Tom and that she is better than Daisy ever will be.
Quote- "Neither of them can stand the person they are married to" (33).
This quote was significant to me because it shows how much Tom and Myrtle want to be with each other rather than with their spouses. For the two of them to suddenly say that they can't stand to be with the person they once promised to spend the rest of their lives with could mean that there is something greater involved, not just lust or adultery.
Summary- In chapter two, Tom takes Nick to meet Myrtle, his mistress who also happens to be George Wilson's wife. She invites them to her apartment in New York where she is having a small party with her sister Catherine and her neighbors, the McKees'. Later that night, Nick talks to Catherine about Tom and Daisy's marriage and she says she thinks the two of them should get a divorce but they haven't because Daisy is Catholic. Tom is upset for hearing them say Daisy's name and he end's up breaking Myrtle's nose. At the end of the chapter, Nick is waiting for a train to Long Island at four in the morning.
Myrtle Wilson- "I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn't fit to lick my shoe" (34).
-"She was in the middle thirties, and faintly stout, but she carried her surplus flesh sensuously as some women can. Her face, above a spotted dress of dark blue crepe-de-chine, contained no facet or gleam of beauty, but there was an immediately perceptible vitality about her as if the nerves of her body were continually smoldering" (25).
-Myrtle is unfaithful to her husband, therefore, she constantly lies to him. She sneaks around with Tom without George finding out about it, mainly due to his gullibility. She believes she deserves Tom and that she is better than Daisy ever will be.
Quote- "Neither of them can stand the person they are married to" (33).
This quote was significant to me because it shows how much Tom and Myrtle want to be with each other rather than with their spouses. For the two of them to suddenly say that they can't stand to be with the person they once promised to spend the rest of their lives with could mean that there is something greater involved, not just lust or adultery.
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