The Gatsby

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The Gatsby Murder Mystery Ball
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Who Killed Jay Gatsby?
The 8th Grade students of St. Ignatius Loyola
School held a Gatsby Murder Mystery Ball to
determine who killled Jay Gatsby, the main
character in the novel The Great Gatsby by F.
Scott Fitzgerald. They invited the 3rd Grade and
family and friends to the Ball
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The Ball began with a lively version of the
Charleston
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The dancing was followed by Daniel Artuso and
Kiera Williams singing Mack the Knife.
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Jay Gatsby gave some background on his life
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And then he was shot!
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One by one the Suspects explained where they
were when Jay Gatsby was shot in the library of
his mansionand why it wasnt them
Nick Carroway Jay Gatsbys best friend who is
first to find the body.
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Jordan Baker Nick Carroways girlfriend and
golf player known for cheating.
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Daisy Buchanan the love of Gatsbys life She
drove the car that hit Myrtle Wilson but Gatsby
took the blame.
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Tom Buchanan Daisys husband who admits to
hating Jay Gatsby for trying to steal his wife
Daisy.
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George Wilson George believes his wife,
Myrtle, is having an affair with Gatsby, and that
Gatsby accidentally hit Myrtle with his car and
left her for dead.
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Catherine A recovering Alcoholic, she is
angry at Gatsby because she believes he hurt her
sister Myrtle.
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Myrtle Wilson Gatsby took the blame for
hitting her with his car. She does not know it
was Daisy who was driving.
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A scene from Hamlet was interspersed between
the suspects???
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Myer Wolfsheim Gatsbys bootlegging business
partner. He has teeth for cufflinks and they are
found near Gatsbys body.
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Owl Eyes He is present at the time of
Gatsbys death and his glasses are missing.
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Mr. Gatz He is Jay Gatsbys estranged father.
His wallet is missing and then found near the
body.
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The Neighbor Heard the gun shot.
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Triplets The police interview the triplets,
one of whom is in love with Jay Gatsby. Her shoe
is missing and was found in the library.
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The attendees were then invited to look at the
clues and interview the suspects
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Suspects waiting to be interviewed
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Third graders dressed for the occasion.