Who Is Daisy A Fool In The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby Daisy’s assessment of women is very limited. She thinks that women are better off being a “beautiful little fool”. For example, she speaks about her daughter in a malevolent way. "I hope she'll be a fool," Daisy says, "that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool." Her opinion on her daughter is that she become a duplicate of herself. She lacks the feminism trait that women have. Nick’s cousin was taught to belittle her self, when in reality it’s supposed to be the opposite. Furthermore, Daisy is shallow and artificial, because of how she was taught. In the early 1900s, women didn't have as many opportunities as we have today. She wasn't allowed an education because of her gender. Therefore, Daisy always believed that women need a man to support themselves or to be joyful. Hence her need to be wealthy and loved.

They were not equal and did no have fair rights. For example, Daisy Buchanan was dependant on her husband, Tom Buchanan, because she was convinced that a man was a necessity. Mrs. Buchanan constantly seeks love and wealth but also cares about what other people think of her. Jordan Baker on the other hand is an independent person. She is similar to Daisy in some ways but her opinion on women is entirely different. Since Nick’s cousin is extremely dependent on men, her daughter is likely to be the same. Pammy is an infant when she is introduced but her mother does not take pride in her. She is treated like rubbish and would probably treat herself t like that too. Myrtle, Daisy’s neighbor, had an affair with Tom Buchanan while married to George. Mr. Wilson dealt with all of her infidelities just like Mrs. Buchanan di. She was left vulnerable when Tom left