By: Kevin Woo

 In the beginning of the chapter, Nick discovers that Gatsby has fired all his servants because he does not want his servants to reveal his relationship with Daisy to the public.  Nick visits Tom, Daisy, Gatsby, and Jordan. Out of boredom they decide to go into New York City.  When they go into the city they stop for gas at Wilson’s. Wilson learns of his wife’s infidelity, but cannot identify who it is.  As they arrive into New York City they decide to rent out a suite in the Plaza Hotel.  Tom confronts Gatsby about his life and his love for Daisy.  Later when Gatsby and Daisy are driving back from the city they end up hitting Myrtle as she was crossing the road.  Gatsby is hiding in the bushes to make sure Tom does not hurt Daisy.

 Hypocrisy-When Tom finds out about his wife’s infidelity he becomes outraged even though he is having an affair as well.  Sacrifice and Nobility-Shown by Gatsby when he decides to take blame for the accident that Daisy caused. Shows his deep love for her.  Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg-Looking over the valley of ashes and all the immorality going on in that area.

 The relationship between Tom, Gatsby, and Daisy is compelling throughout the whole chapter.  When Tom confronts Gatsby, he mocks Gatsby, questions his life, and questions his love for Daisy.  Tom also reveals Gatsby’s criminal ways to the whole group.  I think throughout this confrontation Gatsby is trying to show his love for Daisy, but the way he loses in this confrontation draws Daisy to Tom.  Pg. 145-”They weren’t happy, and neither of them had touched the chicken or the ale—and yet they weren’t unhappy either. There was an unmistakable air of natural intimacy about the picture, and anybody would have said that they were conspiring together.”

 What do you guys think about Gatsby’s criminal activity in order to obtain his wealth?  At the end of the chapter, when Gatsby is standing by himself in the moonlight, what does this symbolize?