Why does Tom give Wilson the car?
Why does Tom make the point to Wilson that he just drive the coupe from New York and the yellow car is not his? Because he’s afraid that Wilson will remember that Tom was in the yellow car earlier and think that he killed Myrtle. He wants to make sure Wilson doesn’t suspect him or think he did it.
Why does George Wilson need money from Tom?
George tells Tom that he needs money because he wants to move west with his wife. By then he’s begun to suspect his wife’s affair. In Chapter 8, George, reeling from his wife’s violent death, loses whatever faith he had in God after and decides to find the owner of the yellow car.
How does Tom use his car to manipulate George?
Tom victimizes George by carrying on an affair with his wife, Myrtle, behind his back. To make matters worse, Tom lies to George about selling him a car but purposely delays the sale in order to continually visit his home, where he can keep in contact with Myrtle.
What is the purpose behind Tom and Gatsby switching cars during the drive to New York?
What a loaded question! There can be numerous topical answers, but only one answer that reads between the lines: Tom switches cars with Gatsby so that George and Myrtle Wilson can get a good look at the yellow car that eventually becomes “the death car,” thus cementing the end of the novel.
Who was driving the yellow car in The Great Gatsby?
After Tom and Gatsby’s dispute in the city, Gatsby lets Daisy drive his yellow car home while Tom drives the coupe. On their way home, Myrtle jumps out onto the road because she thinks Tom is driving the yellow car.
Who does Daisy end up with?
| Daisy Buchanan | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Tom Buchanan |
| Significant other | Jay Gatsby |
| Children | Pammy Buchanan |
| Relatives | Nick Carraway (cousin) |
Does Daisy ever marry?
But, you might protest, a lot has happened to Daisy over the course of the show. She gets married, her husband dies, she falls in love with just about every new footman who comes to the abbey, she’s promoted to assistant cook, she learns arithmetic, she gets a chic new bob, etc.
What is Jay Gatsby’s real name?
James Gatz
Did Tom know that Daisy killed Myrtle?
Gatsby tells Tom that Daisy is in love with him and she only married Tom because he was wealthy. Daisy cannot say she has never loved Tom. Gatsby says she is leaving Tom for him. Tom realises that it was Gatsby’s car that struck and killed Myrtle.
What is most likely happening to Nick and Jordan’s relationship?
What is most likely happening to Nick and Jordan’s relationship? They will likely be married.