Tom and Myrtle's Affair

Traces the secret relationship between Tom Buchanan and Myrtle Wilson, from its introduction to its violent end.

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Tom Introduces Myrtle to Nick

Tom Introduces Myrtle to Nick

The Apartment Party

The Apartment Party

Tom Breaks Myrtle's Nose

Tom Breaks Myrtle's Nose

Myrtle's Desperation

Myrtle's Desperation

Myrtle's Death

Myrtle's Death

afternoon, early summer 1922, Valley of Ashes

Sunday afternoon, early summer 1922, New York City

later that evening, New York apartment

late summer 1922, Valley of Ashes

evening, late summer 1922, Valley of Ashes