James Gatz reinvents himself as Jay Gatsby after being inspired by the wealthy Dan Cody. Gatsby fantasizes about attaining wealth and status and falls in love with the affluent Daisy. Years later, after amassing a fortune, Gatsby throws lavish parties in hopes of reconnecting with Daisy, who is now married to the cruel Tom Buchanan. At one of Gatsby's parties, Daisy and Gatsby's rekindled love leads to tragedy when Tom confronts them and Myrtle is accidentally killed by Daisy's car. Gatsby takes the blame for the accident and is later shot by George Wilson, leaving Nick disillusioned by the reckless