Question

this may be done at home
create a newspaper about the murders of myrtle wilson and jay gatsby. you will need to fill in/edit the following:

• name your newspaper
• put your name after the author section
• name the article (example: lost lives)
• add an attention - getting phrase (example: murder on our minds)
• write one short paragraph (4 - 5 sentences) about myrtle wilsons death. what does the public believe about her death?
• write one short paragraph (4 - 5 sentences) about jay gatsbys death. what does the public believe about his death?
• create three quotes. one quote from the police, one from a witness to myrtle wilsons murder, and one from a witness to jay gatsbys murder. include the names of the two witnesses. these quotes are not from the book; you will make them up!

your work assigned
darrielle evans - newspaper templ...
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Explanation:

Created a fictional 1920s-style newspaper focused on the deaths of Myrtle Wilson and Jay Gatsby, following all required elements: a newspaper name, byline, article title, attention-grabbing phrase, public perception paragraphs for each victim, and original quotes from police and fictional witnesses.

Answer:

Newspaper Name: The West Egg Chronicle

Author: Darrielle Evans

Article Title: Two Violent Deaths Rock Long Island’s Elite and Working Class

Attention-Getting Phrase: "Double Murder Shakes the Gold Coast and the Valley of Ashes"

Myrtle Wilson's Death:

The public is abuzz with speculation over the death of Myrtle Wilson, a resident of the Valley of Ashes who was struck by a yellow luxury car late Tuesday night. Most locals whisper that she was running from her husband, George Wilson, after a violent argument, and that the driver of the car fled the scene out of fear or malice. Rumors swirl that the car belonged to a wealthy man from West Egg, fueling anger among working-class residents who feel the rich act with impunity. Many believe the driver knew Myrtle, and that her death was not a simple accident.

Jay Gatsby's Death:

Wealthy socialite Jay Gatsby was found shot dead in his pool early Wednesday morning, just hours after Myrtle Wilson’s death. The public has quickly framed Gatsby as a mysterious figure with ties to criminal activity, with many claiming he was killed in retaliation for Myrtle’s death. Neighbors who attended his lavish parties now question the source of his fortune, wondering if his secret dealings finally caught up to him. A common theory circulating is that George Wilson, distraught over his wife’s death, tracked Gatsby down and killed him before taking his own life.

Quotes:

1. Police Quote (Officer Michael O’Malley, lead investigator): "We are pursuing leads that link Gatsby’s death to Wilson’s apparent suicide and Myrtle Wilson’s fatal crash. We urge anyone with information about the yellow car to come forward immediately."
2. Myrtle Wilson Witness Quote (Maggie Hayes, Valley of Ashes laundress): "I saw Myrtle run out into the road screaming, like she was chasing someone or something. That yellow car hit her so hard she flew ten feet, and it didn’t even slow down. I’ll never forget the sound."
3. Jay Gatsby Witness Quote (Clarence Bennett, Gatsby’s groundskeeper): "I heard a single shot from the pool around dawn, so I ran over and saw Mr. Gatsby floating in the water. Wilson was lying on the grass with a gun in his hand—he’d already killed himself. It was quiet, like the whole world had stopped."