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Examples Of Daisy Responsible For Gatsby's Death

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IN the novel The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald, Daisy is morally responsible for Gatsby's death because she was the one who hit Myrtle and kept quiet to keep living the American dream.Although it's unclear to the other characters, when driving back home with Gatsby, Daisy decides to drive. Myrtle ran into the street and Daisy couldn't stop in time, killing her instantly and when Gatsby insisted on stopping to help Daisy wouldn't. Nick and Tom were unaware it was Daisy driving and she didn't speak up, leaving the blame on Gatsby. The death angered Mr. Wilson, causing him to want revenge. He went around asking who was responsible and because Daisy didn't tell her husband, the blame was on Gatsby. Daisy could've prevented his death if she would've
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