In F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, two main female characters – Daisy Buchanan and Jordan Baker – both can be compared and contrasted in many different ways, but the most prominent are their differing personalities and similar background. Daisy Buchanan's personality is that of radiant sunshine. She is a lover who tries to be responsible for her actions, but sometimes gets lost in her indecisiveness and often has others make her decisions for her. She is quite a happy person on the outside, but on the inside, is one of sadness. For example, Daisy often emits “exaggerated” phrases when she doesn't know how to respond to something rather ordinary. Upon her noticing Nick's entrance into the room, she exclaims, “I'm paralyzed with happiness.” (Fitzgerald, 8) It is mentioned that Daisy barely knows Nick at all (16), only that he was a friend of her husband's in college, and Nick and the Buchanans had only spent two days together in Chicago. (5) Daisy's amorous voice also shows her spirited, loving side. Her voice, to men, brings the promise of precious dreams to be
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Jay Gatsby was one of these men. He describes her voice as “full of money.” (120) While Nick, able to see through her charm, describes it as “indiscreet.” (120) While Daisy seems to be a happy-go-lucky person, she struggles with immaturity. It seemed as though she never grew to be a fully
Jay Gatsby was one of these men. He describes her voice as “full of money.” (120) While Nick, able to see through her charm, describes it as “indiscreet.” (120) While Daisy seems to be a happy-go-lucky person, she struggles with immaturity. It seemed as though she never grew to be a fully