The Great Gatsby Flashcards

Flashcards covering Tom Buchanan's role in Gatsby's death.

Tom Buchanan

The character in The Great Gatsby who is most responsible for Gatsby's death because he tells George Wilson that Gatsby's car killed Myrtle.

Selfishness and lies

Qualities of Tom Buchanan that led to Gatsby's death.

Tom Buchanan

The character in The Great Gatsby who is most responsible for Gatsby's death because he tells George Wilson that Gatsby's car killed Myrtle.

Selfishness and lies

Qualities of Tom Buchanan that led to Gatsby's death.

Tom's role in Gatsby's Death

• Drama starter, acts innocent
• Lies to save himself, doesn't care who gets hurt
  -Tells George Gatsby owns car
• Knows Daisy was driving
• Just wants Gatsby gone, no guilt
• Uses people, leaves town
• Only cares about himself

Gatsby's role

• Chasing Daisy, lets her drive
• Covers for Daisy after accident
• Gatsby never tries to hurt anyone

Tom's Actions

• Tom knows what he's doing
• Uses people, leaves town
• Only cares about himself

Conclusion

Tom's lies = Gatsby's death. Tom ruins lives, walks away