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Essay / The Tragedy of Being Born a Woman - 605
In the story The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the roles of the female characters Daisy, Jordan and Myrtle find themselves in conflict with society's expectations of them. However, everyone negotiates the conflict and resolves it. By examining the roles of Daisy, Jordan, and Myrtle, we can think about how they solved the problem. The beautiful and fascinating Daisy Buchanan is the illustration of sociability. She lives a special lifestyle in the privileged, upscale neighborhood of Louisville that her husband Tom provided for her. She attracts all kinds of men, including Jay Gatsby, with her classy character and “full of money” voice. She is the object of Gatsby's desire and represents an elite social class. "Her voice is full of silver that I had never understood before. She was full of silver, it was the inexhaustible charm that rose and fell in her, the tinkling of it and the song of the cymbal. " (Fitzgerald, 120) This quote contains symbolism meaning that Daisy is the ultimate symbol of the American dream. She is rich and well-off, and she fits perfectly into Gatsby's elaborate dream. THE...