Chapter 9

In chapter nine it is Nick who feels that he has the responsibility for making Gatsby’s final arrangements. Later on in the chapter Nick receives a phone call from Henry Gatz, Gatsby’s father. These are the only two people who show up to Gatsby’s burial. Nick wanted the minister to wait “…but it wasn’t any use…nobody came.” (Pg. 174) This shows the reader who Gatsby’s real friends are. It also confirms that besides all Gatsby had done for many other people, they didn’t think to thank him by attending his burial. The final chapter ends with the attention turning back to the green light at the end of the dock.