Dialogue is the main form of narrative in this chapter. Narration alters between many characters in form of conversation, and even George Wilson takes part in the explanation of events. George's contribution however is rather grim, concerning the grotesque imagery of Myrtle's dead body. Further language and reference is expressed towards his delusions of Dr. Eckleberg. This in all gives a wider view on the occurances that have so far take place, and are yet to build to the climax of the novel. Discussion and debate show a lot more of the characters than we could have ever learned from Nick alone, particularly in the stand off between Gatsby and Tom over Daisy. The chapter ends with Tom and Daisy eating cold chicken and talking, with a sympathetic image of Gatsby looking in. This is when we also learn that it was Daisy who was driving the car, yet Gatsby was still willing to take the blame for her. The style in which the entire tragedy of the death and end of relationships henceforth is reported is very brief and detailed, further showing how Nick seems bashful of confrontation or emotional experience.
Corruption and deceit of morality is the main theme that can be extracted from this. The entire chapter is the time span of days on end, as the parties abruptly stop; surmounting to the eventual last day of conflict and resolutions. The setting therefore varies from Gatsby's house, to the garage in the Valley of Ashes, to the hotel. It's almost as if Fitzgerald is flashing a summary of the entire 'world' that the book revolves around, like the bow of actors at the end of a play.
An interesting last sentence. Can you clarify?
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