What are Myrtle and Daisy’s motives? Are they more similar than we think? Both Daisy and Myrtle have unhappy marriages, which is clearly shown through the affairs that they both have. A big difference is that Daisy is richer and lives in a nicer part of town. This has a critical importance throughout the entire novel. The desire that Myrtle has is different from Daisy's, but the way they attempt to achieve their goal is similar.
Daisy and Tom’s marriage is full of immaturity and tension. “You did it, Tom, I know you didn't mean to, but you did do it. That's what I get for marrying a brute of a man, a great, big, hulking physical specimen of a–”. Daisy’s bruised finger is a symbol of their marriage. Tom unintentionally hurts her, and Daisy cannot stop discussing it. This conversation shows how immature they are and the tension between the two. Daisy knows that Tom has a mistress and is cheating on her, which is the main reason why she is unhappy with her marriage. Her original intent on marrying Tom was because he was rich and that was beautiful debutantes did in Louisville in 1919. She felt trapped and did not know how to escape her marriage. On the other hand, Myrtle is married to man who has little money and cannot buy her the things that she wants. She wants to be married to someone who is affluent. A huge difference between Daisy and Myrtle is that Daisy is rich and has a social ranking. …show more content…
Myrtle yearns for wealth while Daisy yearns for love. Daisy’s wealth and status quo come froms Tom and it becomes crucial to her. Tom represents old money and they are both part of the elite class. Daisy shares his wealth but she isn't happy.She doesn't have to flaunt because she doesn't want to potentially destroy her own social ranking. Daisy also does not want to lose her wealth, while Myrtle has no social importance and money so she has nothing to lose. Tom has a mistress because Myrtle gives out an aura of sexuality and lust while Daisy is more refined, delicate, and innocent. Myrtle is a materialistic person, who likes Tom a lot because of his money. This is something she never had experienced in her life and it gives her pleasure. “Heres your money. Go and buy ten more dogs with it.” Tom has the ability to buy anything Myrtle wants. She asks for a dog and gets it, this is something that Myrtle enjoys the most from him. She doesn't care that she is cheating on her husband primarily because he doesn't have enough money for her. She believes that money can bring her happiness and gets it from Tom. Myrtle bought a copy of a gossip magazine, which shows celebrity drama is essential to her and makes her feel like she is involved with being wealthy and known. Both Daisy and Myrtle have an affair with someone. Myrtle's affair with Tom is primarily just out of wealth. “He had on a dress suit and patent leather shoes, and I couldn’t keep my eyes off of him.” This quote shows that Myrtle cares about the little details of Tom, like his clothing. She cares about a man who dresses well and has the money to do so. Despite
Daisy and Tom’s marriage is full of immaturity and tension. “You did it, Tom, I know you didn't mean to, but you did do it. That's what I get for marrying a brute of a man, a great, big, hulking physical specimen of a–”. Daisy’s bruised finger is a symbol of their marriage. Tom unintentionally hurts her, and Daisy cannot stop discussing it. This conversation shows how immature they are and the tension between the two. Daisy knows that Tom has a mistress and is cheating on her, which is the main reason why she is unhappy with her marriage. Her original intent on marrying Tom was because he was rich and that was beautiful debutantes did in Louisville in 1919. She felt trapped and did not know how to escape her marriage. On the other hand, Myrtle is married to man who has little money and cannot buy her the things that she wants. She wants to be married to someone who is affluent. A huge difference between Daisy and Myrtle is that Daisy is rich and has a social ranking. …show more content…
Myrtle yearns for wealth while Daisy yearns for love. Daisy’s wealth and status quo come froms Tom and it becomes crucial to her. Tom represents old money and they are both part of the elite class. Daisy shares his wealth but she isn't happy.She doesn't have to flaunt because she doesn't want to potentially destroy her own social ranking. Daisy also does not want to lose her wealth, while Myrtle has no social importance and money so she has nothing to lose. Tom has a mistress because Myrtle gives out an aura of sexuality and lust while Daisy is more refined, delicate, and innocent. Myrtle is a materialistic person, who likes Tom a lot because of his money. This is something she never had experienced in her life and it gives her pleasure. “Heres your money. Go and buy ten more dogs with it.” Tom has the ability to buy anything Myrtle wants. She asks for a dog and gets it, this is something that Myrtle enjoys the most from him. She doesn't care that she is cheating on her husband primarily because he doesn't have enough money for her. She believes that money can bring her happiness and gets it from Tom. Myrtle bought a copy of a gossip magazine, which shows celebrity drama is essential to her and makes her feel like she is involved with being wealthy and known. Both Daisy and Myrtle have an affair with someone. Myrtle's affair with Tom is primarily just out of wealth. “He had on a dress suit and patent leather shoes, and I couldn’t keep my eyes off of him.” This quote shows that Myrtle cares about the little details of Tom, like his clothing. She cares about a man who dresses well and has the money to do so. Despite