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What is the weather like in this chapter?
What is the weather like in this chapter?
Unbearably hot
When Tom, Nick, and Jordan stop at Wilson's garage on the way to the city, what does Wilson suspect?
When Tom, Nick, and Jordan stop at Wilson's garage on the way to the city, what does Wilson suspect?
- Myrtle is cheating on him with Tom (correct)
- Nick is an undercover detective
- Jordan is lying about her past
- Tom is planning to leave Daisy
What change does Nick notice concerning Gatsby at the beginning of the chapter?
What change does Nick notice concerning Gatsby at the beginning of the chapter?
Gatsby doesn't throw any more parties.
At the Buchanan household, Gatsby says Daisy's voice is full of...
At the Buchanan household, Gatsby says Daisy's voice is full of...
Which option describes the travel arrangements for heading into the city?
Which option describes the travel arrangements for heading into the city?
At the Buchanan household (before heading to the city), what does Daisy do that astounds and angers Tom?
At the Buchanan household (before heading to the city), what does Daisy do that astounds and angers Tom?
Who was driving the car that killed Myrtle?
Who was driving the car that killed Myrtle?
What does Tom do when he drives away from the scene of the crash?
What does Tom do when he drives away from the scene of the crash?
What is Gatsby doing at the very end of the chapter?
What is Gatsby doing at the very end of the chapter?
How does Nick feel by the end of the night?
How does Nick feel by the end of the night?
What color is Gatsby's car that hits Myrtle?
What color is Gatsby's car that hits Myrtle?
What are Daisy and Tom doing at the end of the chapter?
What are Daisy and Tom doing at the end of the chapter?
What does Nick tell Gatsby he should do?
What does Nick tell Gatsby he should do?
What is Gatsby doing when he is murdered?
What is Gatsby doing when he is murdered?
According to Nick's description of Daisy and Gatsby's history, why did Daisy marry Tom?
According to Nick's description of Daisy and Gatsby's history, why did Daisy marry Tom?
What has Gatsby not done all summer?
What has Gatsby not done all summer?
What compliment does Nick give Gatsby?
What compliment does Nick give Gatsby?
What happens when Jordan calls Nick on the phone?
What happens when Jordan calls Nick on the phone?
What does Wilson call the T.J. Eckleberg billboard?
What does Wilson call the T.J. Eckleberg billboard?
What is Gatsby waiting on when he is shot?
What is Gatsby waiting on when he is shot?
Who discovers Gatsby's body?
Who discovers Gatsby's body?
Who shows up at Gatsby's funeral?
Who shows up at Gatsby's funeral?
What does Tom say made him cry like a baby?
What does Tom say made him cry like a baby?
What do the newspapers report about Gatsby's death?
What do the newspapers report about Gatsby's death?
Who arrives 3 days after Gatsby's death?
Who arrives 3 days after Gatsby's death?
Who avoids Nick's calls, writes a letter saying he/she cannot come down, and then says, 'Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead' as an excuse for not attending Gatsby's funeral?
Who avoids Nick's calls, writes a letter saying he/she cannot come down, and then says, 'Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead' as an excuse for not attending Gatsby's funeral?
When Nick talks to Jordan, what does she say?
When Nick talks to Jordan, what does she say?
Who becomes the sole person responsible for Gatsby after his death?
Who becomes the sole person responsible for Gatsby after his death?
What was written in the back of the book that Gatsby's father had?
What was written in the back of the book that Gatsby's father had?
Nick ends the book by talking about...
Nick ends the book by talking about...
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Study Notes
Chapter 7 Weather and Mood
- The weather is described as unbearably hot, reflecting the heightened tension and emotions among characters.
Characters' Awareness and Relationships
- Tom Buchanan grows suspicious of Myrtle's fidelity, sensing her affair with Gatsby.
- Gatsby has stopped hosting extravagant parties, marking a significant change in his lifestyle.
- At the Buchanan home, Gatsby remarks that Daisy's voice is full of money, highlighting his fixation on wealth.
Travel to the City
- Gatsby and Daisy travel to the city in Tom's car, while Tom, Nick, and Jordan ride in Gatsby's car, indicating the complicated dynamics between the characters.
Major Conflicts
- Daisy openly professes her love for Gatsby in front of Tom, provoking his anger.
- Daisy accidentally runs over Myrtle Wilson with Gatsby's yellow car, resulting in Myrtle's death.
- Tom reacts emotionally to the incident, crying after leaving the scene.
Aftermath of Myrtle's Death
- Gatsby stands outside the Buchanan household, waiting for confirmation of Daisy's well-being after the accident.
- Nick experiences feelings of sickness and disgust towards the events and characters involved.
Key Events Following Myrtle's Death
- Gatsby is killed while swimming in his pool, anxiously awaiting a call from Daisy.
- Nick reflects on Daisy's marriage to Tom, attributing it to her desire for change after waiting for Gatsby.
Gatsby's Funeral and Aftermath
- Gatsby’s body is discovered by Nick and his servants, highlighting the isolation of Gatsby's life.
- Only Owl Eyes, a minor character, attends Gatsby's funeral, underscoring Gatsby’s lack of true friends.
- Tom dismisses Gatsby's death, attributing an emotional reaction to a box of dog biscuits, emphasizing his insensitivity.
Public Perception and Mourning
- Newspapers label Wilson a madman, misrepresenting the tragedy surrounding Gatsby’s death.
- Gatsby’s father appears three days later, revealing Gatsby’s humble beginnings through a book of his early schedules.
Nick's Final Connections
- Wolfsheim avoids Nick's calls and excuses himself from the funeral, emphasizing the superficiality of their connections.
- Jordan confronts Nick, expressing her engagement to another man, indicating her betrayal of their past relationship.
- Nick bears the responsibility for Gatsby after his death, becoming the link to Gatsby’s legacy.
Final Reflections
- The novel concludes with Nick reflecting on Gatsby's green light, symbolizing Gatsby's unreachable dreams and desires.
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