Chapter 9

Explanation of Picture :
The picture above is of a casket, this picture was chosen because this chapter is all about Gatsby's funeral. There is no one around the casket because not many people went to Gatsby's funeral. When he was alive everyone acted as if they were his best friends and cared very deeply for him. Once he passes away all of his so called friends disappear and he is basically alone just like the lonely casket above. This is an example of how everyone is false and empty inside, just like the casket above is empty.


Quotes:

1.) "What i called up about was a pair of shoes I left there. I wonder if it'd be too much trouble to have the butler send them on"(177).

Significance: This shows that no one in this book really cares about each other. This person has no remorse for the fact that Gatsby was murdered ,all they care about is there shoes. People in this book don't show human emotions or characteristics they are just fake.

2.) " The minister glanced several times at his watch so I took him aside and asked him to wait for half and hour. But it wasn't any use. Nobody came."(182)

Significance: This quote is important because it shows that even though many people pretended to be friends with Gatsby he only really had a few true ones. It also shows that people are so selfish and inconsiderate that they don't even have the decency to show respect and come to his funeral.

3.) " I tried to think about Gatsby then for a moment but he was already too far away and I could only remember, without resentment, that Daisy hadn't sent a message or a flower"(183).

Significance: The quote above shows what a bad inconsiderate person Daisy is. Gatsby would have done anything for her, and she didn't even attend his funeral or send flowers.

4.) "After Gatsby's death the East was haunted for me like that, distorted beyond my eyes' power of correction"(185).

Significance: The east is portrayed as a corrupt place through the hole novel. This quote is important because it shows Nick finally realizing the east is not a very nice place to live.

5.) "She didn't answer. Angry, and half in love wit her, and tremendously sorry, I turned away"(186).

Significance: This quote is important because it shows that even though Nick cares for Jordan he cannot be with her because she is not a very good person. He cares more about his character and morals than being with her.