The Great Gatsby: Daisy

             In one of the greatest works of the Twentieth Century, "The
             Great Gatsby" by F.Scott Fitzgerald, there are many dynamic and
             round characters which greatly add to the story's theme. One
             character, Daisy Fay Buchannon, is made essential by way of her
             relation to the theme. With her multi-dimensional personality
             and relation to the conflicts, she becomes needed in order to
             convey the meaning. Not only this, but she is also an important
             Daisy Buchannon is a round and dynamic character with many
             different sides to her personality. Early on in the book, she is
             portayed as sweet and innocent. Her white and seemingly floating
             dress appeals to Nick in this way. She grew up as "the most
             popular of all the young girls in Louisville." Even then she
             dressed in white. Daisy also keeps a daughter around as a show
             toy. Whenever company comes over, she beckons for the little
             girl to come and put on a little act for everyone. This is
             signifies her life. She is kept in the closet until it's time to
             show off for company. Daisy becomes radiant and personable.
             When everyone has gone, she is a bored housewife, of no
             importance to the world wondering aloud what she is going to do
             with the rest of her life. She appears to be bored yet innocent
             and harmless. Yet her innocense is false. Simply a materialistic
             young girl and has little mind of her own is underneath all of
             that covering. Daisy rediscovers her love with Gatsby because of
             his nice shirts and large house. Daisy has been well trained in
             a rich family. She has grown up with all of the best. When
             Gatsby failed to contact her, she went off and married another
             man, without evening having heard word from Gatsby. All of these
             many and round characteristics add complications to the plot and
             dimension to the meaning she adds to the book.
             The afore mentioned characteristics also help to create some
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