Myrtle Wilson

Myrtle Wilson is a fictional character from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel "The Great Gatsby." She is a working-class woman married to George Wilson, who owns a car repair shop. Myrtle dreams of a wealthier, more glamorous life and pursues this by having an affair with Tom Buchanan, a wealthy, married man. Her desire for status and luxury ultimately leads to tragedy, as her attempt to escape her modest life results in her being killed in an accident. Myrtle's character highlights themes of social class, desire, and the elusive nature of the American Dream.