In Barbara Joyce’s paper, she explains feminist theory borrows ideas from ideological, sociological, and philosophical theories, but a feminist lens specifically discusses sexism and the rights of women. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald portrays Nick Carraway’s views of the 1920s, the world around him, and the people he talks to. Some of the people he talks to are the Buchanans, Daisy and Tom. Daisy is seen by many readers as a stupid, selfish, and subservient character, but she truly isn’t. Daisy is a character under the pressures of an abusive husband. The 1920s was a time of change. Progress was being made to make men and women equal, but they weren’t quite there yet. Sexism was still prevalent among many people, and even in F. Scott
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Scott Fitzgerald himself. Most people know about his wife, Zelda Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald did love her very much, but she wasn’t his only lover. Ginevra King, a Chicagoan socialite, had a relationship with Fitzgerald, constantly writing letters to each other. According to the New York Times, they fell in love very quickly. After they broke up, Fitzgerald used their story and her words to write the character of Daisy. He would copy bits of her letters into the book, like the scene where Daisy and Gatsby dance together after meeting. The book says, “They were still under the white plum tree and their faces were touching except for a pale, thin ray of moonlight between.” (Fitzgerald 107) This mirrors something King told Fitzgerald in a love letter. “‘Oh Scott,’ she writes. ‘Why aren’t we at a dance in summer now with a full moon in a big lovely garden and soft music in the distance.’” (King qtd. Smith). Sure, using one’s past to write fictious stories is generally acceptable, he did it in a maniacal way. He made Daisy a stereotypical, ditsy, flat character. He turned his leading female into a character people despise. Ginevra eventually wanted to reconcile with Fitzgerald. They met at a bar. “[Ginevra King] asked which of his characters were modeled after her. “Which bitch do you think you are?’ Fitzgerald replied,” (Smith). The word “bitch” makes this quote miserable. Fitzgerald
Scott Fitzgerald himself. Most people know about his wife, Zelda Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald did love her very much, but she wasn’t his only lover. Ginevra King, a Chicagoan socialite, had a relationship with Fitzgerald, constantly writing letters to each other. According to the New York Times, they fell in love very quickly. After they broke up, Fitzgerald used their story and her words to write the character of Daisy. He would copy bits of her letters into the book, like the scene where Daisy and Gatsby dance together after meeting. The book says, “They were still under the white plum tree and their faces were touching except for a pale, thin ray of moonlight between.” (Fitzgerald 107) This mirrors something King told Fitzgerald in a love letter. “‘Oh Scott,’ she writes. ‘Why aren’t we at a dance in summer now with a full moon in a big lovely garden and soft music in the distance.’” (King qtd. Smith). Sure, using one’s past to write fictious stories is generally acceptable, he did it in a maniacal way. He made Daisy a stereotypical, ditsy, flat character. He turned his leading female into a character people despise. Ginevra eventually wanted to reconcile with Fitzgerald. They met at a bar. “[Ginevra King] asked which of his characters were modeled after her. “Which bitch do you think you are?’ Fitzgerald replied,” (Smith). The word “bitch” makes this quote miserable. Fitzgerald