What Does Daisy Symbolize In The Great Gatsby

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In the Great Gatsby there are several connotations with a wide spectrum of colors .Many characters are associated with colors that have a deeper meaning. Daisy is Gatsby’s love and she tends to wear or be connected with the colors gold and white. White means purity even though Daisy is not entirely pure. Gold is attached with money and riches while she is married with Tom who is affluent. First off, Daisy is always involved with gold which flashes how rich she is. Daisy lives in an expensive house with all the old money people. In chapter 6 of the Great Gatsby, Daisy and Tom are at one of Gatsby extravagant parties. Tom was ruining Daisy’s time with Gatsby so she said,” Go ahead, and if you want to take down any addresses here’s my

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