Chapter+9

Following Gatsby's death, journalists and policemen run through Gatsby's late estate. Nick makes it a priority to arrange a large funeral for Gatsby, but cannot seem to reach anyone connected to Gatsby. Tom and Daisy have moved and left no address, and Wolfshiem has important business. The only people that show up at Gatsby's funeral are a few servants, Nick, Owl Eyes, and Gatsby's father. Much later, Nick sees Tom on the streets and, after talking about Gatsby's death, determines that he is still a fool who will use his wealth as a shield. The story ends with a message about the connections between dreams, past, and future.

**** Unfamiliar Vocabulary: ****
 * __Lingeringly__ - to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave
 * __Scrutinized__ - to examine in detail with careful or critical attention
 * __Reverent__ - deeply respectful

Feminist Perspective:
The only anti-feminism in this chapter lies in the fact that Daisy ran away with her husband after Gatsby's death. She didn't even wait until after the funeral. This fact goes to show that women are flighty and careless.

Marxist Perspective:
The death of Gatsby signifies that maybe the upper class isn't superior to the lower, and that in the eye's of fate we're all equal.

Themes:
The final chapter in the //Great Gatsby// represents the links between dreams, the past, and the future. Gatsby's funeral also could represent the American dream finally being laid to rest, never to be had again. The story is a reflection on 1920's America, and how the people of this era were so well of but so unhappy.

Colors:
To close the story, we once again hear of this "green light." It is again symbolizing the idyllic future that managed to elude Gatsby.

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