When I first saw Myrtle lying dead
on the ground in the Valley of Ashes I was very confused. Wilson was screaming
at Tom for being the one to hit her but I was with Tom the entire time and it
is simply impossible for him to do it. The next thing I know Tom is yelling at
Wilson to calm down and telling him that Gatsby was the one driving the car.
That hit me like a wall. Gatsby, the man I so admired, hit a poor innocent
women and then left her there to die. How could he do that. Everything I ever
thought of him was ruined. When I confronted Gatsby and yelled at him for what
he had done, he told me it was Daisy who was driving. He was taking the fall
for the women he loved so dearly. I had just witnessed Daisy at Tom’s house
acting like she didn’t even care for Gatsby. The poor man was taking the fall
for Myrtle’s murder while Daisy ran and hid. The only thing going through my
mind was that I had to tell Gatsby not to do this. He couldn’t possible think
this is a good idea. He is risking his life and reputation for a lost cause. Unfortunately,
I knew that no matter what I said he wouldn’t change his mind. His was so
hopelessly in love with Daisy he would do anything for her and I couldn’t help
him.
Nick,
ReplyDeleteI waited my whole life for Daisy, if taking the fall for a crime she committed was part of winning her back I would have to do it. I love her so much I would do anything for her. I understand what that does to my reputation and everything but she is the only thing that matters to me. It doesnt matter if I'm in jail, or my reputation is squandered I only care baout what she thinks of me. nothing else in the world matter but her. Nick,I hope you find someone you love as muc as I love Daisy because when you find them you will know. I knew I never wanted to live a day without trying to be with Daisy, and I died trying. She was worth taking the fall for and she was worth everything else, no human act could amount to how much she means to me. I love her more than words can describe.
-Gatsby