Violence and Carelessness

Tracks the escalating violence in the novel, from Tom breaking Myrtle's nose to the fatal car accident, and the underlying carelessness of the wealthy.

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Tom's First Act of Violence

Tom's First Act of Violence

The Reckless Driving of Jordan

The Reckless Driving of Jordan

Gatsby's Death as a Result of Carelessness

Gatsby's Death as a Result of Carelessness

Tom and Daisy's Retreat

Tom and Daisy's Retreat

early summer 1922, New York City apartment

midsummer 1922, Warwick

afternoon, late summer 1922, West Egg

after Gatsby's death, autumn 1922