How Does Daisy Use Beauty In The Great Gatsby

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One vital element of the culture in the 1920’s was the beauty of a woman, which can be shown through Daisy, Jordan, and Myrtle. Daisy basically symbolizes beauty, as she is described as a fascinating young woman that tends to persuade many with her pure and innocent way of presenting herself. She is a male fantasy, which means that any man would have the strong desire to obtain a woman such as herself. She uses her beauty as an advantage in order to live the life she does. “Her face was sad and lovely with bright things in it, bright eyes and a bright passionate mouth…” (Fitzgerald, 9). Daisy uses her naive persona to capture the attention of men. Jordan’s beauty comes from her peculiar and very mysterious features that have the capability

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