ch.8 pages 147-162

Chapter 8 Pages: 147-162
*Summary: Nick goes to see Gatsby to warn Gatsby about people finding Gatsby. Nick tells Gatsby to leave Long Island, but Gatsby still wants to wait for Daisy. Gatsby tells Nick about Daisy and their relationship in Louisville. He adored how rich she was, as he was poor, and he lied about his background to please her. He says Daisy and he had an intimate/close relationship. After Gatsby went away for school and the war, Daisy meets new men. She finally meets Tom and feels he is the one she needs. Nick leaves for the city and tells Gatsby he is worth more than Daisy, Tom, and Jordan. Nick receives a call from Jordan for a date, but Nick does not go. Nick then talks about how devastated George Wilson was and someone always had to keep him calm. George talks to Michaelis and looks at Dr. T.J Eckleburg's eyes and believes Myrtle's lover killed her. Wilson then left the garage and walked west Egg. Gatsby meanwhile, was relaxing in his pool for the first time. When Wilson finally arrived at Gatsby's house, he shot him in the pool and then himself. The chauffeur heard the shots, but did not do anything. When Nick arrives, everyone rushes to the scene.
Character: Wilson "Then the same half knowing, half bewildered look came back into his faded eyes." (pg.157)
Qualities: Faithful/loving: He has not cheated on his wife, and cares about her very much. His plan to move is because he wants to make Myrtle's life better. Determined: He always tried to make his job successful by selling cars or making deals with others. Friendly: He is friends with Tom event though Tom is cheating with George's wife. He looks up to Tom for help and advice, and they talk about certain things often.
Role: George is Myrtle's husband and owns a car garage. He lives in the ash heaps, and is not very successful in life. In the beginning of the story he is focused on his job and marriage and seems content. After Myrtle is killed, he then turns into a man who has a great amount of grief and feels upset. He wanted the best for Myrtle in their marriage but then she died, and he found out she cheated on him. All this tragedy makes him want to kill her lover and eventually himself.
Quote:” The lawn and drive had been crowded with the faces of those who guessed at his corruption- and he had stood on those steps, concealing his incorruptible dream as he waved them good-bye." (154)
Nick says this about Gatsby as he leaves Gatsby's house before Gatsby dies. Nick remembers how many people used to come to Gatsby's house and felt Gatsby had something wrong with him. The parties he had were mainly for Daisy. Gatsby wanted to make her like him with all his wealth and possessions. She only came to two of his parties and Gatsby danced/participated in the party only then.