Chapter 8

Chapter 8
Group 8
Plot Summary
Gatsby and Nick talk. Nick tells Gatsby to go away for a vacation. He invites
Nick to swim, but he has to go to work, before he goes, they talk about Gatsby’
s real life and his love for Daisy. (perspective changes)
Wilson is distraught and is talking to Michaelis with concern and anger and was
on his way to Gatsby’s house. At 2 o’clock, Gatsby goes into the pool while
obsessing about Daisy and hoping for a call. A gunshot was fired and his help
hurried to the pool: a thin red circle proved the death of Wilson and Gatsby
Important information
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Events: Gatsby’s death foreshadowed by Nick trying to convince Gatsby to leave
Story of Daisy told by Gatsby
Gatsby dies and Wilson commits suicide
Characters:
Wilson hates Gatsby because he believed Gatsby killed his wife after having an affair with her.
Tom hates Gatsby because he loved Daisy.
Nick and Gatsby grow closer and Nick tries to get Gatsby to leave the city.
Quotes: “God sees everything” -Wilson
“You may fool me but you can’t fool God” -Wilson
“He knew that Daisy was extraordinary but he didn’t realize just how extraordinary a “nice” girl could be.” -Nick talking
about Gatsby’s infatuation with Daisy
Twitter
@Gatsby you SOB, go home. Leave my wife
alone. #bangbang
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