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The Great Gatsby - Chapter 9

Aftermath, Gatsby's funeral, and Nick's final reflections

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FTSBooks 4 terms Mar 14, 2026
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1
Who attends Gatsby's funeral?
Almost nobody — Nick, Gatsby's father Henry Gatz, a few servants, and owl-eyes. None of the hundreds who attended his parties show up.
2
How do Tom and Daisy respond to Gatsby's death?
They leave town without any remorse or acknowledgment — Nick calls them careless people who smash things up and retreat into their money
3
What is the significance of the final lines about the green light?
Nick reflects that humans are like boats against the current, constantly beaten back into the past — the green light represents the unreachable American Dream we keep striving toward
4
What is the overall theme of The Great Gatsby?
The corruption of the American Dream — wealth and status cannot buy happiness, love, or a true reinvention of oneself. The past cannot be repeated.