Gatsby decides to stop throwing parties. He is not fully able to comprehend that fact that Daisy has a daughter. George Wilson discovered that his wife was cheating on him and he plans to move away from the situation, move out west. There is a major confrentation between Gatsby and Tom. Also, a very fatal automobile accident occurs and Myrtle, the infamous mistress, is its lone victim. Daisy and Gatsby were in the car that hit Myrtle, but it is not disclosed as to who is at the wheel.
Vocabulary:
Pigsty- a dirty or untidy place
Sulkily- sullen, withdrawn, or moody, through or as if through resentment
Gradually- rising or descending at an even, moderate inclination
Theme:
The theme of this chapter is death. The accidental death of the infamous Myrtle Wilson occurs in this chapter. She is tragically hit by a car and this ended her life. Another common theme is infidelity. The characters, mainly George Wilson, discover how their spouses are not being faithful to their marriages. It is full of turmoil leading up the mountain to the climax.
Color: The representation of color in this chapter occurs in the references to yellow. Yellow is very destructive and it leads to death. The car that Gatsby and Daisy were driving was yellow and this was the car that killed Myrtle. It runs rampant throughout the entire chapter.
Reflections: This chapter represents the 1920s in that the automobile is a futuristic and at times uncontrollable beast. Vehicles were a new inventions, having only been around for the general public for about ten years. This taboo was the destruction that effected every single character. Analysis: This chapter really defines the book in that the somewhat dry text becomes interesting and just leaps off the page. Myrtle death is quite tragic but it seems to be overlooked for more pressing matters. The question on many people's mind was, "Who killed her?" Later the perpetrator is revealed, unfortunately, not to George Wilson. This was a very sad chapter.
Summary:
Gatsby decides to stop throwing parties. He is not fully able to comprehend that fact that Daisy has a daughter. George Wilson discovered that his wife was cheating on him and he plans to move away from the situation, move out west. There is a major confrentation between Gatsby and Tom. Also, a very fatal automobile accident occurs and Myrtle, the infamous mistress, is its lone victim. Daisy and Gatsby were in the car that hit Myrtle, but it is not disclosed as to who is at the wheel.Vocabulary:
Pigsty- a dirty or untidy placeSulkily- sullen, withdrawn, or moody, through or as if through resentment
Gradually- rising or descending at an even, moderate inclination
Theme:
The theme of this chapter is death. The accidental death of the infamous Myrtle Wilson occurs in this chapter. She is tragically hit by a car and this ended her life. Another common theme is infidelity. The characters, mainly George Wilson, discover how their spouses are not being faithful to their marriages. It is full of turmoil leading up the mountain to the climax.
Color:The representation of color in this chapter occurs in the references to yellow. Yellow is very destructive and it leads to death. The car that Gatsby and Daisy were driving was yellow and this was the car that killed Myrtle. It runs rampant throughout the entire chapter.
Reflections:
This chapter represents the 1920s in that the automobile is a futuristic and at times uncontrollable beast. Vehicles were a new inventions, having only been around for the general public for about ten years. This taboo was the destruction that effected every single character.
Analysis:
This chapter really defines the book in that the somewhat dry text becomes interesting and just leaps off the page. Myrtle death is quite tragic but it seems to be overlooked for more pressing matters. The question on many people's mind was, "Who killed her?" Later the perpetrator is revealed, unfortunately, not to George Wilson. This was a very sad chapter.