Monday, May 4, 2015

What I Was Thinking When I Hit Myrtle Wilson

Did I ever love him?  Did he ever love me?  What just happened?  I probably should not have been behind the wheel of Gatsby's car.  I had just told my husband that I never loved him.  That was the only thing I was thinking about.  I honestly don't even think I noticed Myrtle when she ran into the road.  I don't think I cared either.  I didn't even know her.  Why should I feel bad about killing her?  My husband was cheating on me with her.  She deserved to die.  I was angry at Tom.  I was angry at Gatsby.  Why did he make me tell Tom I never loved him?  I did.  I really did.  It may have only been for a short time, but I did love him.  While I was driving, I was not thinking straight.  It's Gatsby's fault.  He's the one who let me drive.  I was shaking, obviously I was angry.  I just wanted to get away.  From everyone.  After I found out that I hit and killed Myrtle, I felt kind of bad.  I just took her life away from her.  If she wasn't dead, maybe she would have taken Tom out of my life and I would be able to be happy with Gatsby.  I guess I'll never know.



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