The Great Gatsby 7

Chapter 7 Pages 113 – 145

1.     Summary: Because Daisy does not enjoy Gatsby’s parties, Gatsby decides to stop throwing them altogether. Nick, Gatsby, and Jordan go to the Buchanan’s house to have lunch together. The nurse brings Daisy’s daughter into the room they were in, leaving Gatsby shocked to find that the child was actually real. Daisy and Gatsby’s feelings towards each other become evident to Tom and he starts to wonder if they are having an affair. Together, they all travel to New York and stop for gas at Wilson’s Garage. Although he does not know whom, George realizes that his wife was cheating on him. At the Plaza Hotel, Tom picks a fight with Gatsby concerning Daisy and Gatsby’s past and relationship. On the drive home, Nick, Tom, and Jordan find that Myrtle had been hit by a car and killed near Wilson’s garage. They later discover that it had been Daisy driving the car that hit Myrtle, but Gatsby says he will take the blame for it to protect her.

2.     Character:

a.     George B. Wilson

b.     Quote: “He was a wife’s man and not his own.” (pg. 136)

c.      Qualities: blonde; gullible; weak; spiritless; faintly handsome; respectful; caring; hard-working; his wife is more dominant than him; loves and praises his wife; loving; devastated by the affair

d.     Role: Although George has only appeared in this novel a few times, he plays a vital role in this novel. George is a weak character, controlled by his wife. She no longer wants to be with George. Unlike the other characters, George is not extremely well off. Wilson makes his living through his garage and will continue to work even when he is ill, in order to please Myrtle. George is the complete opposite of Tom. Tom treats woman like objects and he does not care about them. On the other hand, George is in love with Myrtle and really cares for her.

3.     Chapter Quote: “Was Daisy Driving?” Yes,” he said after a moment, “but of course I’ll say I was.”


This quote was significant because it illustrates Gatsby’s extreme love for Daisy. It shows that Gatsby will do just about anything for Daisy, including going to jail for her. In previous chapters, Gatsby thought the only way he could win Daisy’s love was through material objects and money. However, I think Gatsby has realized that along with those material objects, he has to really demonstrate his love through his actions. I think Gatsby’s affection towards Daisy has shifted from infatuation, to true love.