Within the American novel, “The Great Gatsby”, the roles of the various characters drive the plot forward. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s development of the traditional characters from the novel signified a purpose in creating a plot for the storyline. It is because of this, I believe the development of Daisy was written with the intention of creating a sense of hidden truth in order to further develop the character of Gatsby. In the novel, Daisy Buchanan plays a major role in creating the overall plot of “The Great Gatsby”. She stands as the center of Gatsby’s world, creating the sense of desperation and obsession which in time, slowly corrupts him. Daisy portrays the role of Tom’s wife, starring in the beautiful, charming and traditional picture of innocence. Though she lives a …show more content…
For instance, during Nick’s visit, he is made aware of Tom’s affair. Though he [Tom] believes in Daisy’s oblivion, she references the situation towards her cousin indicating her knowledge of the affair. She places a mask of ignorance, for the sake of her public image. Furthermore, Daisy's objective is driven heavily by avarice and her belief in the importance of wealth. It’s the main reason she couldn’t wait for her former lover as “She wanted her life shaped now”. The author's intention with Daisy was to represent the lack of morality and virtue in the seamlessly perfect image. Despite this, others believe that Daisy’s character still remains underdeveloped due to her lack of personality. However, it's important to understand the historical context in which the story takes place. During the roaring twenties, the switch between traditional and moral aspects began to cease. Though women could now join the workforce, they weren’t completely leveled with the rights men had. Her submissive attitude stemmed from the traditional aspects of roles. Moreover, she feels a sense of entrapment through