When Myrtle died, I was both angry and sad. How could someone hit an innocent being and then drive off. I was devastated because Myrtle was the only reason for me living. The old garage didn't mean that much to me. Knowing I had Myrtle, made me look over the fact of how poor I was. However, after looking at her lifeless body for a while, my anger grew. I was not only angry at the person who hit her with the yellow car, but I was also angry at the world. Why would God let this happen to me after all the suffering I had to endure already. This combination of being sad and angry made me become frustrated. My emotions were in conflict as was my world. Now I felt like I had nothing, and this emptiness overtook my emotions. I wanted more than an apology, I craved revenge.
Now I felt like I had no purpose and nothing to live for. Almost my entire life, I tried my best to provide for the life that Myrtle desired so much. In return, She brightened my day, so I wouldn't be overshadowed by the dreadfulness of the valley of ashes. When Myrtle died, I didn't have that sunshine in day that always lingered over me and let me know everything was going to be okay. Certainly, now everything was the opposite of okay, the love of my life was dead. I was sad and more angry than ever.
George,
ReplyDeleteI certainly feel your pain. I know it is very hard losing someone that close to you, and especially the way it happened. It is not fair, but life is sometimes not fair. I understand your sad and angry feelings, but revenge is not always the answer. You do not know who the real killer was, and that is too hard to find out. Maybe Myrtle was slightly at fault. Nobody truly knows what happened because we were not there. I know you may take this offensively, but Myrtle was known to be a stubborn person, and she could have had part of the blame. If I were you, I would be careful on who I take the blame out on, and I wouldn't make any impulsive decisions.
-Nick
Nick,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your concerns. However,it is my life, so let me live it. I know that your just making suggestions, but I feel your pushing too hard. You're right that revenge is not ALWAYS the answer, but it is the right answer in this case. My anger took over, and revenge felt like the only option. On another point, it was Gatsby because Tom told me and he owns the yellow car. Myrtle was stubborn, but I liked that about her. Thank you again for your concern.
- George