When Myrtle is killed by Daisy, Gatsby is quick to take the blame when Nick questions him about it. For example, Gatsby says, “Yes, but of course I’ll say I was” (Fitzgerald 143). Daisy never thanked Gatsby for taking the blame, this being a perfect example of how much of a powerful effect Daisy had over Gatsby. After Myrtle finishes her story about how she and Tom met she comes face to face with him discussing if Myrtle has any authority to bring up Daisy’s name. For example, Myrtle then resumes screaming Daisy’s name, “Daisy! Daisy! Daisy! … I’ll say it whenever I want to! Daisy! Dai—” (Fitzgerald 37). Following Myrtle’s rant, Tom swings and breaks her nose. Even though Daisy is not around, she still had a controlling outcome over the situation.