How Does Nick React To Myrtle'S Death

Question: What was Gatsby’s reaction to Daisy’s child?

Answer: He is stunned and speechless

Question: What did Wilson do to Myrtle? Why?

Answer: Wilson locked Myrtle in her room and planned to keep her there for 2 days. Wilson does this because he comes to believe that Myrtle is having an affair and wants to quickly move away.

Question: Why do the 5 drive into the city on such a hot afternoon?

Answer: Daisy suggests driving to the city because she wants to avoid a confrontation between Gatsby and Tom. She believes that going to the city will distract everyone (most importantly Gatsby and Tom) from the issue at hand- her affair with Gatsby.

Question: What does Gatsby think about Daisy’s relationship with Tom?

Answer: Gatsby believes that Daisy has never loved Tom and she will leave Tom to be with him.

Question: What is Daisy’s reaction to both men?

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Question: What happens on the way home from New York?

Answer: On the way home from NY, Gatsby let Daisy drive the car in order to calm her down. Just as they are passing by the Wilsons’, Myrtle runs out into the road and is fatally hit by the car.

Question: How does Wilson react to Myrtle’s death?

Answer: Wilson is clearly devastated and distraught by Myrtle’s death, and may possibly feel some regret too, as he was the reason why Myrtle ran into the road.

Question: How does Tom react to Myrtle’s death?

Answer: Tom immediately establishes his alibi and states that he has no idea where the yellow car is and that it was not his. However, later on, during the ride home, he begins to cry.

Question: How does Nick react to Myrtle’s death?

Answer: Nick is quiet and feels slightly sick. Finally, he realizes that he has had enough of the immorality of Daisy, Tom, and even Jordan.

Question: How does Gatsby react to Myrtle’s death?

Answer: Gatsby’s immediate reaction is his concern for Daisy and already plans to take the blame for her.