In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby dies tragically. He is shot and killed by George Wilson, who mistakenly believes that Gatsby is responsible for the death of his wife, Myrtle Wilson.
Here’s a detailed explanation of the events leading to Gatsby’s death:
- Myrtle Wilson is killed in a car accident. The car that hits her is driven by Daisy Buchanan, but Gatsby takes the blame to protect Daisy.
- George Wilson, Myrtle’s husband, is devastated by her death and seeks revenge. He is led to believe that Gatsby was the driver of the car and that Gatsby was also Myrtle’s lover.
- Wilson goes to Gatsby’s mansion and shoots him while Gatsby is in his swimming pool. Wilson then turns the gun on himself, committing suicide.
Gatsby’s death is a pivotal moment in the novel, symbolizing the end of the American Dream and the tragic consequences of obsession and unfulfilled desires.