A Eulogy for Jay Gatsby by Emerson and Devin

Eulogy: a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or

something highly, typically someone who has just died.

Write a brief eulogy (at least 8 sentences) for Jay Gatsby. Include
some specific descriptions of his life and who he was as a
person. In this eulogy, try to send a message about how Gatsby
should be remembered.

The first sentence is provided for you.

We are gathered here today to remember Mr. Jay Gatsby.

People from all over flocked to him, enamored by his money and extravagant parties,

Known by all yet friends with few…

The origin of his wealth and identity unknown,

Rumored to be

An Oxford man,

A Veteran,

A bootlegger,

An adulterer,

A German spy,

A murderer,

Who really was Gatsby?

We will never know.

His merky life, full of short lived ecstasies and temptations,

Cut tragically short,

Accusations,

A gunshot,
A body discovered in a pool of misunderstandings,

Who really was Gatsby?

We will never know.