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George Wilson's Madness

The Great Gatsby

Details George Wilson's psychological breakdown after discovering his wife's affair and her death, leading to his murderous rampage.

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The Sick and Trusting HusbandThe Sick and Trusting Husband
The Sick and Trusting Husband
The Discovery of the Dog LeashThe Discovery of the Dog Leash
The Discovery of the Dog Leash
The Confrontation with MyrtleThe Confrontation with Myrtle
The Confrontation with Myrtle
The Grief and the QuestThe Grief and the Quest
The Grief and the Quest
The Murder and SuicideThe Murder and Suicide
The Murder and Suicide
late summer 1922, Valley of Ashes
same day, Valley of Ashes
that evening, Valley of Ashes
after Myrtle's death, Valley of Ashes and West Egg
afternoon, same day, West Egg