Gatsby

In the Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald presents all three women in a vilifying manner Daisy is rachitic and careless, Jordan Is dishonest and haughty, and Myrtle Is unfaithful. Nick describes Jordan as Incurably dishonest. This Introduces the political theory of distrust of women in the novel. In 1922, American women did not have the similar rights as men and were often trapped in oppressive marriages and seen as the inferior sex. This inferiority is reflected through the expression in which women have a secondary role in this novel.Nicks reference book concerning the dishonesty in a woman depicts the charge in which throughout the novel, womens flaws are almost exonerated. This citation of Fitzgerald also advocates that, because women do not have the same moral value as men-because they are Inferior-lt Is therefore not their fault. This possible proposltlon provides an explanation for Jay Gatsbys ignorance towards Daisys spiteful nature, and Nicks swift forgiveness of Jordans fraudu lence. Daisy is presented as the most enigmatic, female character.Although Fitzgerald does uch to make her a character worthy of Gatsbys unlimited devotion, In the end she reveals herself for what she truly Is. condescension her beauty and charm, Daisy Is merely selfish, shallow, vindictiv Both idolized the riches and glamor of the age, he was uncomfortable with the unrestrained materialism and the lack of morality that went with it. Women are unruffled represents as a trophy the type of women desired for this role is what has changed, symbolic representation of the materialist society In the 1920s Absolutely. Women are another symbol of the materialist society In the 1920s.For Tom, Daisy Is a trophy a rich, lovely, unassuming wife who looks the other way in regards to his adultery. The fact that Daisy has stayed with Tom, in a very comfortable life, is Fitzgeralds way of commenting on what was important to this very elite society in the 20s riches and appearance. Myrtle is also a good example of this. Tom uses her when he needs her and then breaks her nose when she angers him. The fact that neither relationship revolves most love suggests that Tom sees both of these women as objects to be used as he sees fit.