Gatsby's car accidentally hits and kills Myrtle Wilson, Tom Buchanan's mistress, near Daisy's house. Tom leads George Wilson, Myrtle's husband, to believe it was Gatsby who was driving the car that killed Myrtle, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.
Daisy hits Myrtle Wilson with a car in The Great Gatsby. Daisy is driving Gatsby's car when the accident occurs.
In "The Great Gatsby," Gatsby shows Daisy his collection of expensive shirts, which overwhelms her with emotion and brings her to tears because of the realization of the life she could have had with him. The shirts symbolize his wealth and the luxury that she could have shared if she had chosen to be with him instead of Tom.
Gatsby refuses to leave town after the accident with Myrtle because he is waiting for Daisy's call and hoping she will come to him. He also wants to protect her from the fallout of the accident and does not want her to be in trouble. Additionally, Gatsby believes that by staying in town, he may still have a chance to be with Daisy.
In "The Great Gatsby," the car that gets into the accident is driven by Daisy Buchanan when she accidentally hits and kills Myrtle Wilson. After the accident, Daisy and Gatsby drive away from the scene, leaving Gatsby to take the blame for the incident later. The car is significant as it symbolizes the recklessness and moral decay of the characters, as well as the consequences of their actions.
When Nick meets Gatsby standing in front of Daisy's house after the accident, the conversation goes like this (quoting exactly): Nick asks "'Was Daisy driving?' [Gatsby says] 'Yes,' he said after a moment, 'but of course I'll say I was. You see, when we left New York she was very nervous and she though it would steady her to drive'".
In The Great Gatsby, Gatsby's obsession with Daisy is evident through his extravagant parties thrown in the hope that she will attend, his constant longing for her presence, and his willingness to take the blame for a car accident she caused.
Myrtle Wilson's accident is witnessed by Nick Carraway, Tom Buchanan, and Daisy Buchanan. Tom is driving the car that hits Myrtle, but Daisy is the one who is behind the wheel at the time of the accident.
As soon as the accident happens two people automatically know the whole truth about the accident. Gatsby is in the car when Daisy hits Myrtle. Gatsby tells Nick. Tom is informed. Tom tells George Wilson.
Chapter 7 brings the conflict between Tom and Gatsby into the open, and their confrontation over Daisy brings to the surface troubling aspects of both characters.Complaining of her boredom, Daisy asks Gatsby if he wants to go into the city. Gatsby stares at her passionately, and Tom becomes certain of their feelings for each other.Itching for a confrontation, Tom seizes upon Daisy's suggestion that they should all go to New York together. Nick rides with Jordan and Tom in Gatsby's car, and Gatsby and Daisy ride together in Tom's car
George Wilson reaches Jay Gatsby's house by driving there in Gatsby's yellow car, which was borrowed by Gatsby's friend Nick Carraway. Wilson is on the hunt for Gatsby after discovering that Gatsby's car was involved in the accident that killed his wife, Myrtle.
Gatsby reveals this after Nick accuses him of driving.
As soon as the accident happens two people automatically know the whole truth about the accident. Gatsby is in the car when Daisy hits Myrtle. Gatsby tells Nick. Tom is informed. Tom tells George Wilson.