The Great Gatsby
Who is Myrtle and how is she described?
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Myrtle is George Wilson's wife, and Tom Buchanan's mistress. Myrtle is described as being in her mid thirties, voluptuous, sexual, but in no way a beauty. Her voice was coarse and sometimes shrill. She is demanding, jealous, and might often be perceived as desperate.
The Great Gatsby