The Tragic Climax

Follows the chain of events from Myrtle's death to Gatsby's murder, the tragic endpoint of the summer's conflicts.

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Myrtle Wilson's Death

Myrtle Wilson's Death

Gatsby Takes the Blame

Gatsby Takes the Blame

The Vigil Outside the Buchanans'

The Vigil Outside the Buchanans'

Gatsby's Death

Gatsby's Death

George Wilson's Suicide

George Wilson's Suicide

evening, after the Plaza Hotel confrontation, Valley of Ashes

late evening, West Egg

night, after the accident, East Egg

next afternoon, West Egg swimming pool

same afternoon, West Egg grounds