The Great Gatsby

Great Gatsby

Why did Tom Myrtle’s nose? What did this reveal about Tom?

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There is a big fight at the party. The group becomes exceedingly drunk; as a result, Myrtle begins to grow garrulous and harsh. Shortly after Tom gives her a puppy as a gift, Myrtle begins chanting Daisy's name to irritate Tom. Tom tells her that she has no right to say Daisy's name; she continues taunting him, and he responds by breaking Myrtle's nose.