Myrtle Wilson's Death In The Great Gatsby

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In the end, James Gatz remained faithful to the illusion of Gatsby, but died as a result. Daisy Buchanan made the choice to leave her love for Jay Gatsby behind and was able to maintain her life of wealth and luxury with Tom. Myrtle Wilson chose to leave her husband and pursue her relationship with Tom, but was killed shortly after. Each person’s decision between two lives ultimately sealed their fate. Lying dead in the road, Myrtle had sealed her fate while fleeing from her home towards a life with Tom. James Gatz lay dead in his pool, surrounded by blood, because of his choice to live as Gatsby. Daisy was able to make it out alive because she chose to hide behind her money, an option that James Gatz and Myrtle did not have. Each individual

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