The Tone Shifts Through The Chapter Starting With An Air Of Mystery And Unease, Moving To Tension And Claustrophobia In The Confrontation Scenes, Coupled With Despair And Then Tragedy Following Myrtle'S Death, Ending With A Sense Of Desolation And Betrayal As Gatsby Stands Alone In The Dark.

Gatsby's lavish parties abruptly cease, and Nick investigates. Gatsby reveals Daisy often visits. On the hottest day of summer, tensions climax at the Buchanan's, with confessions and confrontations leading to Daisy accidentally killing Myrtle Wilson in a car accident, while Tom, Daisy, Gatsby, Nick, and Jordan deal with the aftermath.

The once vibrant and continuous parties at Gatsby's mansion suddenly stop, piquing Nick's curiosity. Visiting Gatsby to check on him, he learns from the new butler that Gatsby has replaced his staff with less gossipy employees due to Daisy's frequent afternoon visits. Gatsby invites Nick to lunch at the Buchanan's where the day's oppressive heat heightens everyone's tension. Gatsby, hoping to resolve Daisy's marital conflict, watches tensions rise between Tom and Gatsby following Tom's discovery of Gatsby's relationship with his wife. This is confirmed when Daisy, pressured by Gatsby, admits to never loving Tom; however, she eventually reneges under the stress. In an attempt to leave the tension-filled situation, Gatsby and Daisy drive home in Gatsby's car, hitting and killing Myrtle Wilson in a blur of confusion. Tom, Nick, and Jordan return to find the accident scene and later arrive at Tom's home to witness Tom and Daisy's enigmatic reconciliation, leaving Gatsby alone to protect Daisy from outside the Buchanans' home.