The events leading up to Gatsby's death occur as result of Gatsby's love for Daisy and Daisy's terrible carelessness. The circumstances that lead up to his death, are of course, more complex than that explanation.
Myrtle and Tom are having an affair. Wilson is aware his wife is having an affair and has reason to believe that Myrtle's affair is with a wealthy man. He finds an expensive dog leash in the drawer, which reinforces his impression. When Tom and Gatsby switch cars while on their outing, Gatsby, who is with Daisy, allows her to drive. It is Daisy who hits Myrtle, causing her death. Wilson, seeing the car, believes it is Gatsby's car and that Gatsby had been Myrtle's lover. He finds Gatsby and kills him.
What would have happened if Gatsby had not loved Daisy so much and lied to protect her? What would have happened if Daisy had not been such a careless person? Are Tom and Myrtle to blame for having an affair? Do you think Wilson is the only person who is really responsible for causing Gatsby's death? As the story begins, do you think the seeds of Gatsby's death are already sown? What do you think the author wants you to conclude from Gatsby's death?
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