| What does Gatsby tell Nick the night of the accident? | He told him that Daisy was driving and he didn’t want anyone to know. He wanted Nick to know because of his trust in him |
| Did Gatsby want to go to Oxford? | No. He didn’t because while he was there, he lost Daisy. If he hadn’t gone he might have had Daisy. |
| How does George Wilson spend the night after the accident? | Drinking and sitting in his rocking chair. |
| What evidence did George Wilson find that his wife was having an affair? | A dog collar and leash both encrusted with Diamonds and Myrtle was very bruised on her face when she came back from the city. |
| How is Nick’s attitude toward Gatsby ambivalent even at the moment when he says goodbye to him? | Gatsby is lost in his fantasy. He is lost in the illusion that Daisy will come back to him and they will live a meaningful life. |
| What do the eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg symbolize to George Wilson? What is significant about this symbol? | Many critics suggest that the eyes symbolize God looking over a sinful land |
| How do you think Wilson got Gatsby’s name? Does any evidence in this chapter point to a particular person? | Wilson Gets Gatsby’s name from Tom |
| How does Nick characterize Gatsby’s state of mind before he is killed? | Nick is full of illusions about Daisy. He thinks she will be calling him. He refuses to leave even though Nick suggests that he go for his safety |
Great Gatsby chapter 8
March 25, 2020