The Great Gatsby. The question is what specific instances lead to or are linked to Gatsby's eventual death. Includes direct quotations from the novel.
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The Great Gatsby
In Scott F. Fitzgerald's book, The Great Gatsby, the main character, Jay Gatsby, is eventually murdered by George Wilson. However, it would not be appropriate to cast all the blame upon Mr. Wilson. There were others who falsely fueled Mr. Wilson's rage and who covered up their involvement in the crime of killing Myrtle Wilson, Mr. Wilson's wife. The novel is based upon the ideals of treachery and deceit, and the actions …
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…take the blame for Myrtle's death. Tom manipulated Mr. Wilson and made him believe that Gatsby was driving the car. This eventually caused Mr. Wilson to shoot and kill Gatsby. Both Tom and Daisy were deceitful and manipulative people, and had been throughout the course of the book. The used others in order to attain what they desired. However, in the end their devious ways caused Jay Gatsby to pay the ultimate price: his life.
…take the blame for Myrtle's death. Tom manipulated Mr. Wilson and made him believe that Gatsby was driving the car. This eventually caused Mr. Wilson to shoot and kill Gatsby. Both Tom and Daisy were deceitful and manipulative people, and had been throughout the course of the book. The used others in order to attain what they desired. However, in the end their devious ways caused Jay Gatsby to pay the ultimate price: his life.
