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Essay / Analysis of the character of Daisy by F. Scott Fitzgerald,...
Married to a rich and cruel man, Daisy Buchanan knows about Tom's affair. Daisy Buchanan's emotions lead her through a depressing journey in her marriage. Daisy and her husband partner do not have the same perspectives and thoughts on how a marriage should last. Daisy Buchanan is obviously more beautiful, loyal, comical and caring than her so-called beloved. This is why Tom has a horrible affair with his undeserved mistress, Myrtle Wilson. Even though Daisy knows that Tom doesn't give her the respect she deserves, she stays with him because she will never have the will or the courage to divorce him. Additionally, Daisy doesn't want to divorce Tom because it was an unspeakable act at the time. Daisy Buchanan knew that people would murmur and whisper about the situation if something happened, such as in the case of a divorce (Baker, C.). According to Charles Baker, "[Daisy] seems to be restrained in her marriage out of sheer laziness and not love, as if remaining in a comfortable and familiar position, regardless of Tom's brutal behavior and infidelities, was preferable to exercising l energy it would take. leave him” (Baker, C.). Tom doesn't respect Daisy, but she stays with him because she knows he will take care of her financially. Daisy is unconcerned about Tom and his promiscuous activities because Tom has made it a common occurrence in Daisy's daily life. Daisy settles down with her husband not because of her affection towards him, but because of her rank in society (Baker, C.). When Daisy communicates her discrete thoughts and beliefs, Jordan, her best friend, can interpret her emotions through the way Daisy speaks and the way Daisy acts. The way Daisy presents herself is a determined representation of how she feels...... middle of paper ....... Although Daisy does not like her arrogant, cruel, and no-manners husband, she will remain rich and supported. for the rest of her life by remaining married to him. Works Cited Baker, Charles R. “The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Classics of American Writers. Ed. Jay Parini. Flight. 2. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2004. 109-124. Gale Literary Resources. Internet. January 14, 2014. Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. Adobe Reader. PDF.Goldsmith, Meredith. “White skin, white mask: passing, posing and acting in The GreatGatsby.” Studies in Modern Fiction 49.3 (Fall 2003): 443-468. Rep. in Youth Literature Review. Ed. Jelena Krstovic. Flight. 176. Detroit: Gale, 2013. Gale Library Resources. Internet. January 14, 2014. Sharf, Samantha. “Daisy Buchanan’s $4.7 million pearl necklace.” Forbes.Com (2013): 6. Business Source Premier. Internet. March 24. 2014.