I think in the last chapters of the book, we finally see all of the major characters’ true colors. We see, when Tom and Gatsby first meet, the hostility between them and we see how they both truly care for Daisy. Also in that situation, we see how Daisy is so easily swayed between the two men and doesn’t really know which one she loves. We see that Wilson may have been a bit crazy and abusive after he locks his wife in a bathroom. And the fact that once his wife dies, he kills Gatsby and then himself, is an indication of is slight madness. When we see Gatsby take the blame for Daisy’s running over Myrtle, we see Gatsby’s undeniable love for Daisy in that he’ll take the blame for her in order to keep her safe. This also shows us the selfishness in Daisy’s character for allowing Gatsby to take the blame her her terrible mistake. Lastly, we see the actual “value” of friendships. Nick was a great friend to Gatsby, so he wanted him to have an extravagant funeral. This shows that Nick was a loyal friend. But, hardly any one showed up. Tom and Daisy moved away and Wolfshiem didn’t come.
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