Is Jordan Baker Good Or Bad

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Jordan Baker, the Golf Pro, the Cheater, the Manipulator? A very sportive, slender, and small breasted woman. Miss Baker is one of many who are cruel, harsh, self-sufficient, but extremely beautiful. Described as the new American Women from the 20’s, Miss Baker has been accused of and allegedly moving her golf ball during a golf tournament, in order to give herself an advantage and better position on her next shot. She only cares about herself, she believes that the morally wrong actions that she partakes are not bad at all. Mistakes and wrongdoings are not that big of a deal to Miss Baker. For an example, although many people die from reckless driving and car accidents every year, Miss Baker is a careless driver. It is assumed that it is the

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