Topic > The tragedy of being born a woman - 605

In the story The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the roles of the female characters Daisy, Jordan and Myrtle conflict with society's expectations of them. However, each of them negotiates the conflict and resolves it. By examining the roles of Daisy, Jordan, and Myrtle, one can contemplate how they solved the problem. The beautiful and charming Daisy Buchanan is the epitome of sociability. She lives a particular lifestyle in the privileged, upper-class Louisville, which her husband Tom has provided for her. She attracts all types of men, including Jay Gatsby, with her classy nature and "full of money" voice. He is the object of Gatsby's desire and represents an elite social class. "His voice is full of money that I never understood before. It was full of money, that was the inexhaustible charm that rose and fell in it, his tinkling and his cymbal singing." (Fitzgerald, 120) This quote contains symbolism meaning that Daisy is the ultimate symbol of the American dream. She is rich and wealthy and fits perfectly into Gatsby's elaborate dream. THE...