George B. Wilson's Death In The Great Gatsby

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This quote confirms the death of Jay Gatsby, presumably shot by George B. Wilson, whose body was also found at the scene. One could assume that he shot and killed himself after committing the deed. It is a key part of the novel as it portrays the death of two of the main characters, Mr. Gatsby and Mr. Wilson. The death of Gatsby signalled that the story was coming to a close as the book is practically all about Gatsby, his name is in the title of the book. The quote also shows how the conflicts between Wilson and Gatsby, Gatsby and the Buchanans all concludes. Wilson having got what he thought is vengeance for the death of his wife, even though it was not Gatsby driving, one could say that Gatsby’s actions and how he pursues after Daisy to