Daisy In The Great Gatsby

When Daisy and Gatsby finally meet, there is an illustrious example of how the rich, like themselves, lead meaningless lives. For example, Daisy says, “I love it [Gatsby’s House], but I don’t see how you live there all alone.” to which Gatsby replies, “I keep it always full of interesting people, night and day” (96). Daisy is referring to how spacious and grandiose Gatsby’s residence is. However, Gatsby could not simply take the compliment; he had to further elaborate on how he has the ability to attract the most exotic, provocative people. The interesting thing is that neither Daisy nor Gatsby have any inclination to talk about anything other than the physical appeal of the house, which furthers the idea that the rich are truly consumed with insignificant, superficial objects. In addition, Daisy, when inside Gatsby’s house, is very preoccupied with the …show more content…
First of all, when Nick asks Daisy not to bring Tom to meet Gatsby, she replies, “Who’s ‘Tom’?” (88). Daisy is openly neglecting to acknowledge her husband with whom she has had a daughter with, which emphasizes how quick to disregard her marriage in light of another suitor. Additionally, when Gatsby, Nick, and Daisy are looking at the clouds, Daisy whispers to Gatsby, “Look at that...I’d like to just get one of those pink clouds and put you in it and push you around” (check page number). Although she is not physically showing affection for Gatsby, she is letting Gatsby know that she is dreaming of precious moments that they could share. In fact, Fitzgerald’s use of the color pink, which symbolizes understanding and love, is key in describing the feelings between Gatsby and Daisy. If Daisy could have feelings of love for another man, then her love that is supposed to be fully engaged in her marriage is being put to use elsewhere. FIND ANOTHER EXAMPLE