The Great Gatsby was such a astonishing novel and kept me asking so many questions. Did Daisy truly love Gatsby or his wealth? Near the end of the book, Gatsby is murdered by George Wilson who believes that he killed Tom's mistress. The book states that Gatsby grabbed a "pneumatic mattress" and headed to his pool when he suddenly here's gunshots. Luhrmann then describes Jay Gatsby leaving the pool and adds a more barbaric ending. In both the book and movie, Gatsby is waiting for a phone call from the love of his life, Daisy. Gatsby takes a quick dive in the water when he hears the phone ring. Although, in the film Gatsby gets out of the pool when he here's the phone ring. Nick Carraway shot Gatsby essentially ending his life. Unfortunately, Gatsby dies believing that his beloved Daisy was going to leave with him instead of Tom compared to the book in which none of this takes place. The film also seems to display a more crueller means of Gatsby's death. In fact, Gatsby's father makes a surprising appearance and a unexpected arrival of someone involved in Gatsby's studies who Nick has met already joins them. This man distinguishes Gatsby has real books but fails to cut the pages. In the movie, we meet the man who's subsequent appearance is not at all acknowledged and does not discuss the books.
If I were to change the ending of the book I would have to say Daisy leaves Tom to be with Gatsby and Gatsby is not killed by Wilson. As the two make plans to run away they are quickly approached by George Wilson and Daisy is killed by him. A scuffle occurs and Gatsby then swaps roles and kills Wilson. The police arrive to the scene and Gatsby is quickly arrested by authorities. Although, Daisy is dead Gatsby keeps Daisy's dark secrets about killing Myrtle to himself when questioned by authorities. Gatsby continues to stay loyal and of his word even after the love of his life has been killed right in front of his eyes. The authorities can sense something is up and research more into Gatsby's past. Without a second to spare Meyer Wolfsheim kills Gatsby and the authorities are left with no evidence and yet another crime scene.
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