Myrtle Wilson
Maddy Elwick
Bio Poem
- Myrtle
- Wife of George Wilson
- Lover of Tom Buchanan, Puppies, Parties
- Who feels excited when she sees Tom, Happy when he tells her to go to New York, shocked when he hits her.
- Who needs more attention than what her husband gives her, a puppy for the apartment, help with her physical appearance
- Who gives Tom a kiss when she gets in the car, no cares about Nicks thoughts on the affair, a detailing story to Nick about how she met Tom
- Who fears getting caught by George, upsetting Tom again, not being good enough
- Who would like to see Tom more often, puppies, New York
- Resident of Valley of Ashes
- Wilson
Puppy
Myrtle loved puppies and wanted one for the apartment in New York. It is a symbol that shows that Tom gets Myrtle whatever she wants to keep her happy, even though they aren't married.
Car accident
The irony that Myrtle not only got hit and killed by a car but that Daisy was the driver symbolizes that they should not have been seeing each other. That way Tom couldn't have just gone to Myrtle when he and Daisy weren't working out.
Quote
"DAISY DAISY DAISY"
This quote is significant in this story because Myrtle knows that Tom has another woman and wants to remind him of that to almost make him feel guilty in a way. Daisy doesn't know for sure about the affair, but had an idea.