Daisy’s description: Daisy was extremely popular among the military solders due to Gatsby. This was where Gatsby and Daisy began to fall in love with each other. Daisy promised Gatsby she would wait for him until the war was over, but she did not and she married Tom Buchanan, without loving him.
Daisy’s Characteristics
Good Characteristics
• Charm • “Theres something about that voice of hers” (Fitzgerald, 77) • This quote represents her charm and charisma with the soft and gentle voice she has.
• Innocent: • “She dressed in white, and had a little white roadster” (20) • Daisy is dressed in white to show her innocence
Bad Characteristics
• “Trophy Mother” • “The largest of the banners and the largest of the lawns belonged to Daisy Fay’s House” (75) • This quote shows she was very popular and a trophy mother because she was the richest known. •
Little Promiscuous • “As she he left the room again she got up and went over to kiss him” (116)
• This quote shows that she cares about her men that she loves, yet sometimes, Daisy also kisses Tom while Gatsby is watching.
• Selfish • Daisy is selfish enough to allow Gatsby to take the blame of killing Myrtle; meanwhile, she was the one driving the car. •
Fickle & Indecisive - In the chapter, and also in the novel, Daisy can never make up her mind, especially when deciding between her lovers. In the chapter when she was caught up between Tom and Gatsby's, she was not able to take a side and had to say "It's so hot, and everything's so confused" (106)
Bad Mother - In the novel, we hardly ever hear anything about Daisy in a motherly role, but when she does talk about her daughter she says, "I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool." (19) This show that all she wants for her daughter is a to be a trophy wife who is not able to think for herself, and all she does is satisfy her husband.
Daisy’s Characteristics
Good Characteristics
• Charm • “Theres something about that voice of hers” (Fitzgerald, 77) • This quote represents her charm and charisma with the soft and gentle voice she has.
• Innocent: • “She dressed in white, and had a little white roadster” (20) • Daisy is dressed in white to show her innocence
Bad Characteristics
• “Trophy Mother” • “The largest of the banners and the largest of the lawns belonged to Daisy Fay’s House” (75) • This quote shows she was very popular and a trophy mother because she was the richest known. •
Little Promiscuous • “As she he left the room again she got up and went over to kiss him” (116)
• This quote shows that she cares about her men that she loves, yet sometimes, Daisy also kisses Tom while Gatsby is watching.
• Selfish • Daisy is selfish enough to allow Gatsby to take the blame of killing Myrtle; meanwhile, she was the one driving the car. •
Fickle & Indecisive - In the chapter, and also in the novel, Daisy can never make up her mind, especially when deciding between her lovers. In the chapter when she was caught up between Tom and Gatsby's, she was not able to take a side and had to say "It's so hot, and everything's so confused" (106)
Bad Mother - In the novel, we hardly ever hear anything about Daisy in a motherly role, but when she does talk about her daughter she says, "I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool." (19) This show that all she wants for her daughter is a to be a trophy wife who is not able to think for herself, and all she does is satisfy her husband.
Role in the Chapter
Daisy represents the American Dream, when Gatsby says “her voice is full of money” (120). Gatsby’s dream was to earn a lot of money. Gatsby accomplished his goal, and his other dream was to be with Daisy. Since Gatsby earned Daisy’s love, he now believes that she his like money, which is the idea of the American Dream, Gatsby earned money through hard work, and accomplished his dream.
Daisy represents the American Dream, when Gatsby says “her voice is full of money” (120). Gatsby’s dream was to earn a lot of money. Gatsby accomplished his goal, and his other dream was to be with Daisy. Since Gatsby earned Daisy’s love, he now believes that she his like money, which is the idea of the American Dream, Gatsby earned money through hard work, and accomplished his dream.
Role in the Novel
Fitzgeralds wife, Zelda, is also similar to Daisy as they share the same characteristics of having a love for money. Fitzgerald is trying to represent Daisy as his wife. Daisy is also like the story of the sirens. Daisy attracts Gatsby with her charisma, charm, voice, and wealth. Daisy’s role is also to produce a child. Daisy married Tom for his wealth, however, she is still in love with Gatsby, as Daisy says I did love him once," "but I loved you too", which shows that she is only married to Tom for wealth and to make a baby together.
Fitzgeralds wife, Zelda, is also similar to Daisy as they share the same characteristics of having a love for money. Fitzgerald is trying to represent Daisy as his wife. Daisy is also like the story of the sirens. Daisy attracts Gatsby with her charisma, charm, voice, and wealth. Daisy’s role is also to produce a child. Daisy married Tom for his wealth, however, she is still in love with Gatsby, as Daisy says I did love him once," "but I loved you too", which shows that she is only married to Tom for wealth and to make a baby together.