Tom Buchanan smashes Myrtle Wilson's nose during an argument in a fit of rage. Daisy Buchanan accidentally smashes Myrtle Wilson with Gatsby's car while driving. George Wilson smashes a car window in anger upon discovering his wife's affair.
"The Great Gatsby" is set in the 1920s, specifically during the Roaring Twenties.
Daisy and Gatsby first meet in "The Great Gatsby" at a party in Louisville in 1917. Gatsby was an officer stationed near Daisy's home, and they fell in love during this time.
Gatsby and Daisy first meet in the novel "The Great Gatsby" at a party in Louisville in 1917. Gatsby was an officer stationed near Daisy's home, and they fell in love during this time.
Jordan Baker, and of course Tom Buchanan.
Gatsby rises to be a Major "...a young Major just out of the army and covered with medals he got in the war
In "The Great Gatsby," Gatsby receives calls from both Chicago and Philadelphia. These cities are mentioned during the novel as the sources of calls from people in Gatsby's past.
Jay Gatsby is in love with Daisy Buchanan in "The Great Gatsby."
In "The Great Gatsby," Jay Gatsby was born on December 25, 1890.
Tom Buchanan breaks Myrtle Wilson's nose in The Great Gatsby during a heated argument.
One quote that showcases Gatsby's obsession with Daisy in "The Great Gatsby" is when he says, "Can't repeat the past? Why of course you can!" This quote demonstrates Gatsby's belief that he can recreate his past with Daisy and fulfill his obsession with her. Another quote is when Gatsby describes Daisy's voice as "full of money," highlighting his idealized view of her and his obsession with her wealth and status.
In "The Great Gatsby," Nick admires Gatsby but their relationship is complex and not necessarily based on love.
One very sad event in Gatsby's life in "The Great Gatsby" is the death of his hope for a future with Daisy Buchanan due to her returning to Tom Buchanan. This loss represents the ultimate failure of his dream and leads to his own demise.