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daisy's contribution to the great gatsby. In one of the greatest works of the
Twentieth Century, "The Great Gatsby" by F.Scott Fitzgerald ...
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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
part of the plot.
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
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