In chapter 7 we see a great change in Daisy’s character, by the end of the chapter she has been revealed to be a selfish, manipulative character that, when it comes down to it, will first and foremost look out for herself. F. Scott Fitzgerald has done this in a number of ways, some of which include speech and description.
As Nick and Gatsby enter the salon, Daisy and Jordan are lounging on the sofa in white dresses – exactly as they are in chapter 1, when we first meet these characters. This shows that throughout the novel the people that have come from ‘old money’ have never had to worry about wasting their day away, which is shown in the line “We can’t move,” if these people had any worries they would have worked during this day, disregarding …show more content…
After announcing her love for Gatsby by saying how cool he looked, her voice is said to go on “innocently” the use of the word innocently is very ironic, as Daisy has begun to flaunt her relationship with Gatsby in front of Tom. This also happens when she says, “Oh let’s have fun” this suggests that at this moment in time Daisy wants to confront Tom about her and Gatsby’s relationship, she wants there to be a big explosion. She continues to taunt Tom throughout the start of this chapter as when Tom stops for gas Daisy and Gatsby pass them with a, “Flash of a waving hand.” This moment tells the reader that Daisy is worse than Tom in some respects as Tom has never openly flaunted his affairs in front of Daisy as she is doing in this …show more content…
During the altercation in the hotel room between Tom and Gatsby, Daisy shows that she regrets her actions by saying things like, “Let’s all go home,” and “Please, Tom,” these phrases show that after realising Gatsby’s money has come from corruption, Daisy regrets having ever thought about leaving with Gatsby. This is especially seen in the phrase, “Please, Tom,” by referring to Tom, Daisy shows that she has chosen him over Gatsby as he can provide her with a security that Gatsby can’t. Throughout all of chapter 7 the heat of the day is mentioned. This pathetic fallacy is used to show that there is going to be lots of tension and explosive moments in the chapter. However, Daisy continuously asks for cold drinks. This shows that Daisy is trying to avoid the heat and therefore the argument that is destined to take place. By avoiding the heat it shows Daisy’s regret at being so brazen and flaunting of her relationship with Gatsby. If it wasn’t for these actions he would have been able to keep on playing the game she so desperately wants to be a part off. So, maintaining the status quo of her marriage. But, “it was done now, it was too late.” This shows that Daisy has realised the terrible mistakes that she has made but she is now unable to do anything but try to piece together her relationship with Tom, which Nick sees them trying to do as Gatsby hopefully watches over the Buchannan
As Nick and Gatsby enter the salon, Daisy and Jordan are lounging on the sofa in white dresses – exactly as they are in chapter 1, when we first meet these characters. This shows that throughout the novel the people that have come from ‘old money’ have never had to worry about wasting their day away, which is shown in the line “We can’t move,” if these people had any worries they would have worked during this day, disregarding …show more content…
After announcing her love for Gatsby by saying how cool he looked, her voice is said to go on “innocently” the use of the word innocently is very ironic, as Daisy has begun to flaunt her relationship with Gatsby in front of Tom. This also happens when she says, “Oh let’s have fun” this suggests that at this moment in time Daisy wants to confront Tom about her and Gatsby’s relationship, she wants there to be a big explosion. She continues to taunt Tom throughout the start of this chapter as when Tom stops for gas Daisy and Gatsby pass them with a, “Flash of a waving hand.” This moment tells the reader that Daisy is worse than Tom in some respects as Tom has never openly flaunted his affairs in front of Daisy as she is doing in this …show more content…
During the altercation in the hotel room between Tom and Gatsby, Daisy shows that she regrets her actions by saying things like, “Let’s all go home,” and “Please, Tom,” these phrases show that after realising Gatsby’s money has come from corruption, Daisy regrets having ever thought about leaving with Gatsby. This is especially seen in the phrase, “Please, Tom,” by referring to Tom, Daisy shows that she has chosen him over Gatsby as he can provide her with a security that Gatsby can’t. Throughout all of chapter 7 the heat of the day is mentioned. This pathetic fallacy is used to show that there is going to be lots of tension and explosive moments in the chapter. However, Daisy continuously asks for cold drinks. This shows that Daisy is trying to avoid the heat and therefore the argument that is destined to take place. By avoiding the heat it shows Daisy’s regret at being so brazen and flaunting of her relationship with Gatsby. If it wasn’t for these actions he would have been able to keep on playing the game she so desperately wants to be a part off. So, maintaining the status quo of her marriage. But, “it was done now, it was too late.” This shows that Daisy has realised the terrible mistakes that she has made but she is now unable to do anything but try to piece together her relationship with Tom, which Nick sees them trying to do as Gatsby hopefully watches over the Buchannan