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First Paragraph — Purpose

The first paragraph introduces Gatsby’s tragic death, showing the emptiness and failure behind his glamorous life and dream.

Second Paragraph — Purpose

The second paragraph explains the events leading to Gatsby’s death: Myrtle’s accident, Tom and Daisy’s carelessness, and George Wilson’s revenge.

Third Paragraph — Purpose (Optional)

The third paragraph explores Nick’s reflections on the moral decay of society, the failure of the American Dream, and the novel’s final symbolism.

Scene Detail #1

Daisy kills Myrtle Wilson by hitting her with Gatsby’s car, but Gatsby takes the blame.

Scene Detail #2

Gatsby waits outside Daisy’s house, still believing she will call him.

Scene Detail #3

George Wilson kills Gatsby and then himself, seeking revenge and justice.

Scene Detail #4

Very few people attend Gatsby’s funeral, showing his isolation and the superficiality of his relationships.

Scene Detail #5

Nick’s final reflection on the green light and the struggle against the current symbolizes the elusive American Dream.

One-Sentence Summary to Memorize

The ending of The Great Gatsby shows Gatsby’s death as a tragic failure of his dream, revealing the emptiness and moral decay of the world around him.

Easy Paragraph Summary to Practice Saying

The novel ends with Gatsby’s death, caused by a tragic accident and revenge. Daisy and Tom’s carelessness hurt many people but they escape consequences. Gatsby’s dream dies with him, and Nick reflects on how the American Dream is impossible to fully reach, symbolized by the green light.

Paragraph Jobs Memory Trick

“Tragedy hits — careless cruelty — dream dies.”