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In The Great Gatsby, written by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, Jordan Baker was portrayed asbeing reckless and dishonest, having the arrogant attitude of many of the people of hertime, but also having the characteristics of modern-day women. This classic novel was written on the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age, on the wealth and greed of thepeople during the Jazz Age, and also on the American dream and the corruption of it. Jordan Baker is, first of all, depicted as having an arrogant attitude. This side of MissBaker is shown when she first starts conversation with Nick. " 'You live in the West Egg,'she remarked contemptuously" (11). Jordan is obviously looking down upon Nickbecause he lives in the West Egg which is for the so-called "new money." The same day,Jordan gives a remark that makes the reader infer that Jordan is too good to date Nick.She says "I haven't heard a word" (19). Jordan gave this comment to Daisy after Daisy
Jordan Baker is also shown to be a very reckless driver. Tom Buchanan remarked to Jordanat times how he wondered how she got anything done (11). The recklessness of many people during the Jazz Age is also portrayed throughJordan Baker. Shecarelessly stated that "It takes two to make to make an accident. Jordan Baker is also a very blunt woman. There was a rumor going around that she moved her golf ball during atournament to win (58). Jordan Baker truelystarted up the American dreamfor women. She also smokes and haves sex; not because there is pressure on herto do such things, but because she is gratified by these activities. First of all, Jordan is a verymasculine name which proves that she is definitely very independent as well asself-sufficient. Jordan also has a carefree attitude because it is saidthat she is a drinker. Miss Baker is also a verydishonest character. Jordan Baker was part of the American dream. She is often lazy, dishonest, and blunt.
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