Chapters 7-8 Summarizer The Great Gatsby

 Summary Chapter 7-8
Gatsby's love for Daisy has motivated him to halt his extravagant parties and fire suspicious
 subordinates, and hire notorious individuals including Meyer Wolfshiem. On a sweltering afternoon, Nick was invited to Tom and Daisy's home to have dinner, and was surprised to see Jordan Baker and Jay Gatsby. Tom is confirmed of Gatsby and Daisy's unrequited love for one another, because of their interactions during lunch. However, Gatsby was stunned when he saw Daisy's child, whom she utterly ignored. After their scrumptious lunch, they decided to go into the city. During the ride, Nick, Jordan, and Tom discover that Wilson has sought out his wife's cheating plan, however, not the person. When they arrived at the city, they decided to stay at the luxurious Plaza Hotel, in search of a shelter against the dastardly heat. At that time, Tom lashes his abrupt anger out on Gatsby by mocking his term "Old Sport" and sputtering that his fortune came from bootlegging. He also cynically states that Gatsby did not attend Oxford University, however, Gatsby rebutted and asserts his past to be valid. Realizing that he has the upper hand, Tom sends Daisy and Gatsby home. When Tom, Jordan, and Nick rode back home they discovered that Myrtle was dead in the Valley of Ashes. She died because she was hit by a yellow car. Because of this statement, Gatsby is the prime suspect in her death, although Daisy was the real culprit. After a day of traumatic events, Nick rises from his slumber and heads to Gatsby's house. Gatsby tells Nick about his past with Daisy and how he eventually grew to love her. Their conversation is interrupted by Gatsby's gardener who wants the drain the pool, afraid that the autumn leaves would clog the drain. Nick realized that he is late, and leaves for work while shouting the unworthiness of the Buchanans. Wilson is seeking the lover of Myrtle, whom he suspects is Gatsby. While Gatsby was floating in the pool, Wilson shots him and himself.