Chapter 9

Explanation:

This is a picture of a cemetery which relates to the death of Gatsby and Myrtle in chapter nine. This may also represent the death of people feelings and making Tom and Daisy come back to reality. No one attends Gatsby funeral which is important because during his life he was seen as a well respected man, although the people he meet did not care as much as it seemed. People would attend the parties without being invited and come in and out as they pleased, using Gatsby as a bootlegger. This cemetery signifies the death of Gatsby and Myrtle. In their society they were not important, which is seen at Gatsby funeral. Only a few attend, including Mr. Gatz, Owl Eyes, and a few servants. This shows that even people who 'cared' were really heartless individuals.

Analysis:
It has been two years since Gatsby death and many people have learned of Gatsby's murder many gossip mongereres, reporters and journalists go to his mansion after the murder. Many visitors began to gossip more than at the parties Gatsby had previously held. They speak of Gatsby's relations to George and Myrtle Wilson and thoughts of why the murder happened. Gatsby had previously mentioned that he wanted his funeral to be full of family and friends. Nick arraigned for a big funeral with all of Gatsby's friends and comes to find that most of his friends have gone away and or disappeared. Many people in the idea of "the American dream" would want to be remembered after their death.

Quotes:

• "Look here, old sport, you've got to try hard. I can't go through this alone" (173).

This is significant because it is the reason why Nick tries so hard to have people at Gatsby's funeral, he feels bad that he has to be alone. For this he calls as many people who he thought that cared, but really people are just self-centered.

• "It was a photo of the house, cracked in the corners and dirty with many hands...He had shown it so often that I think it was more real to him now than the house itself" (180).

This quote is significant because it shows how Gatsby's father only appreciated him for his money rather than loving his son for who he is as a person. Now that he is dead he wants to take his house and everything that goes along with Gatsby's fortunes.