Daisy In The Great Gatsby

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Carey Mulligan depicted Daisy’s outward appearance as well as her character excellently, focusing on her young and fragile traits. A petite person, Mulligan looks “baby faced” throughout the movie, emphasizing Daisy’s age and the absent-mindedness which results from her limited years of experience. In Gatsby’s mansion, the audience sees Daisy’s careless and materialistic nature through the amazement and awe in her voice once she sees inside of Gatsby’s grand house, filled with lavish items. This is particularly evident when she begins sobbing after Gatsby shows her his shirt collection, exclaiming “They’re such beautiful shirts!” Seeing the extent of Gatsby’s wealth overwhelms Daisy, compelling her to tears. Having prosperity hide away the

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