Examples Of Alternate Ending For The Great Gatsby

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Gatsby really cared about Daisy. He thought about her as he lay in the hospital bed after being shot in his hand. He couldn't wait to get out so he could see her again. His thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. It was the nurse telling him he was able to leave. He was happy to leave, so happy he didn't think twice and jumped out of the bed and ran down the hall and out the door. As he got outside he realizedhe didn't have a ride. He went back inside and asked the front desk to use their phone. He dialed nicks number and asked him to come pick him up. As he was waiting for Nick, he realized he had forgotten all about his hand. He was so worried about Daisy, he didn't even stop to think who shot him in his hand. At this point he didn't even care anymore. …show more content…

Nick said he didn't think that would be a good idea because Tom would be there and he didn't want any drama.But Gatsby Kept begging him till finally he gave in. They pulled up to the driveway, and for some reason he started to feel nauseous. Gatsby got out and ran to the door. He rang the doorbell and one of the sergeants answered. Gatsby asked if he could talk to Daisy. But the sergeant said that Daisy and Tom had left. He asked where they were but the serpent would not give him no amswer. Gatsby ran back to Nicks car and asked him to take him to his house. Nick did not think that was a great idea. Because whoever tried killing him, could still be there. But Gatsby didn't care and told him to take him anyway. When he got to his house he went to the phone and called spy's. He called them because he was hiring them to find Daisy. After he got off the phone he walked to his

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