Nick Carroway has recently moved east. He visits his rich cousin Daisy, and her husband, Tom Buchanan, for dinner.
Nick struggles to retell the events of his life involving a man he admired named Gatsby.
Daisy attempts to leave Tom for Gatsby. However, while Daisy drives home from the city, she runs over Myrtle, Tom's mistress.
During dinner, Nick learns that Tom is having an affair. Later, Nick is dragged along to the mistress' apartment
Nick lives next door to a mysterious man, Jay Gatsby, who he later learns has been in love with Daisy for years. With Nick's help, Gatsby and Daisy are reunited.
In the end, Gatsby takes responsibility, and is shot by Myrtle's husband in revenge. Nick is heartbroken, and Daisy moves away as if nothing has happened.