In order to meet his needs, Gatsby allows Daisy to "rush into the twilight, waving her hands and shouting..." (Fitzgerald 134) returning from New York ; However, he does not see her recklessness and tolerates her carelessness. Blindly, before Gatsby can realize the tragedy, Daisy accidentally kills Myrtle with her car, as “her [Myrtle Wilson] life is violently extinguished” (Fitzgerald 137). Here, Gatsby presents his “Greatness of Illusion”. According to Jeff Wise of Simply Psychology, "Greatness of Illusion" occurs when we feel helpless in the face of danger, stating that "we have power over our destiny that helps alleviate this negative experience, even when this belief is unfounded. (Wise). Stunned, clutching her mouth, Daisy cannot accept the fact that her heinous crime is slipping away and leaving the burden on Gatsby. However, Gatsby believes he has the power to make Daisy disinterested and ignores the possible consequences to do so. Daisy next to him: “Was Daisy driving?... Yes, but of course I will say I was. » (Fitzgerald 138) This absurdity further demystifies Gatsby's philosophy. Even after Myrtle dies, Gatsby continues to chase. his superficial dream, giving a negative representation of what the “American dream” really is. Furthermore, this tragedy can be mentioned as a common phenomenon.