To What Extent Is George Wilson Responsible For The Death Of Gatsby

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While George Wilson’s misguided belief contributes to Jay Gatsby’s demise in “The Great Gatsby,” a deeper examination reveals that Daisy Buchanan’s reckless actions behind the wheel and in her life are the catalyst for Gatsby’s death, which is shown through their individual choices, highlighting the effect of moral behaviors in Fitzgerald’s narrative. George Wilson’s incorrect belief that Jay Gatsby was responsible for the death of his wife, Myrtle Wilson, served as a catalyst for Gatsby’s demise. George's misunderstanding stems from the chaotic events surrounding Myrtle's tragic death, where she was struck by Gatsby’s car, driven by Daisy Buchanan. Blinded by grief and fueled by a desire for vengeance, George fixates on Gatsby as a culprit, …show more content…

Daisy’s affair with Gatsby leads to Gatsby’s death because of the reckless path Daisy is going down in her life. Daisy is currently in an unfaithful marriage with Tom, where both partners are infidelity. Tom, Gatsby, and Daisy are all together and Gatsby is eager for Daisy to confess that she never loved Tom and only loves him. However, Daisy is conflicted in her emotions and acknowledges her love for both men. Daisy tells Gatsby “I did love him once- but I loved you too” (Fitzgerald 102). Despite Daisy’s declaration of love for Gatsby, her inability to fully commit to either man leads to tragic consequences in the future. Daisy having an affair exemplifies her distorted morals which lead her to go down a careless path in life where she will make more careless mistakes. While George’s actions directly lead to Gatsby’s death, the deeper layers of responsibility lie in Daisy’s hands. The domino effect in a series of unfortunate events leading to Gatsby’s death starts when Daisy Buchanan decides to drive recklessly. Daisy has a heated interaction with her old lover, Gatsby, and her now husband, Tom, and Tom tells her to drive home in Jay Gatsby’s

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