Blog 12: Holocaust Illusion

    In the last couple chapters of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author describes the climax of the novel. This, being the argument over Daisy's love, held between Gatsby, Tom, and Daisy, adds to the heightened suspense of who Daisy is to choose. It wasn't until nearing the end of chapter 8 that the falling action is revealed as Gatsby's death by Wilson. Upon which, after, Wilson kills himself too. After this, Fitzgerald describes the series of events to a holocaust. Although, the most famous holocaust that we associate to the term, being the execution of many Jews during the second world war, had not occurred yet, he gives the word new meaning. "...the holocaust was complete," (Fitzgerald,162). As history goes on, society will begin to shape an even stronger meaning and connection to this term, as mentioned. Overall though, Fitzgerald is meaning to convey the intensity of such events and the utter horror the place on Nick. Certainly, this makes for a surprise and unfortunate twist to what I thought was going to be a more predictable read.