Throughout history, there has always been a form of social ranking. The highest social class typically consists of those who possess the most amount of money.... Even today, society is driven by the accumulation of wealth. F. Scott Fitzgerald uses the character of Daisy Buchannan to portray society’s desire to want a higher social status. Instead of doing what is right for others, Daisy leads people on. Daisy Buchannan uses others for her own entertainment and attention and then decides one day that they aren’t enough for her anymore, leaving them in the dust. Daisy Buchannan is a self-absorbed, vicious socialite whose decisions lead to the destruction of both Jay Gatsby and Myrtle Wilson.
Fitzgerald introduces Daisy Buchannan as a self-centered …show more content…
When she talks about her daughter she says “I hope she’ll be a fool- that’s the best thing for a girl can be in this world, a beautiful fool” (Fitzgerald, page 17). This indicates that Daisy views her life with Tom as an obligation and that staying with Tom makes her a fool for choosing money over love. She wishes that she waited for Gatsby. Unlike Gatsby, Daisy has more realistic views on life; for example “Daisy Buchannan may want those thrills, but she’s also wise to the fact that nothing lasts forever” (Baker). Daisy knew that Gatsby had been the same Gatsby she met in Louisville, and that he wanted to leave off from there. She is less naive than Gatsby, and knows that their affair will not last. She is now a different person that lives a different …show more content…
The first time Gatsby sees Daisy in over 5 years Nick believes that “There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams”(Fitzgerald, page 95). Although Daisy is aware of Gatsby’s dreams of being together again and moving back to Louisville to continue where they left off, she has no interest in staying with him for long but does not let him know she won’t leave her husband. She knew that she could never be the Daisy Gatsby had once loved and still fantasizes over but she does not admit this to herself and watches him continuously bend over backwards for her. Daisy used Tom for a life of luxury and for his place in society, while at the same time got a deep and sincere love and appreciation from Gatsby. Gatsby’s whole life revolved around her, Daisy realized this and instead of doing what is best for Gatsby and letting him go, she plays along with it continuing to get all she could out of it. The author writes of Daisy, “She had told him she loved him and Tom Buchannan saw” (Fitzgerald, page 119). Daisy flirts with Gatsby in front of her husband making Gatsby think she is now in love with him and is ready to tell Tom. Daisy uses Gatsby to make Tom jealous. Daisy doesn’t care how this will affect
Fitzgerald introduces Daisy Buchannan as a self-centered …show more content…
When she talks about her daughter she says “I hope she’ll be a fool- that’s the best thing for a girl can be in this world, a beautiful fool” (Fitzgerald, page 17). This indicates that Daisy views her life with Tom as an obligation and that staying with Tom makes her a fool for choosing money over love. She wishes that she waited for Gatsby. Unlike Gatsby, Daisy has more realistic views on life; for example “Daisy Buchannan may want those thrills, but she’s also wise to the fact that nothing lasts forever” (Baker). Daisy knew that Gatsby had been the same Gatsby she met in Louisville, and that he wanted to leave off from there. She is less naive than Gatsby, and knows that their affair will not last. She is now a different person that lives a different …show more content…
The first time Gatsby sees Daisy in over 5 years Nick believes that “There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams”(Fitzgerald, page 95). Although Daisy is aware of Gatsby’s dreams of being together again and moving back to Louisville to continue where they left off, she has no interest in staying with him for long but does not let him know she won’t leave her husband. She knew that she could never be the Daisy Gatsby had once loved and still fantasizes over but she does not admit this to herself and watches him continuously bend over backwards for her. Daisy used Tom for a life of luxury and for his place in society, while at the same time got a deep and sincere love and appreciation from Gatsby. Gatsby’s whole life revolved around her, Daisy realized this and instead of doing what is best for Gatsby and letting him go, she plays along with it continuing to get all she could out of it. The author writes of Daisy, “She had told him she loved him and Tom Buchannan saw” (Fitzgerald, page 119). Daisy flirts with Gatsby in front of her husband making Gatsby think she is now in love with him and is ready to tell Tom. Daisy uses Gatsby to make Tom jealous. Daisy doesn’t care how this will affect