Feminine Power In The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald

Have you ever read The Great Gatsby, and if you have, have you ever analyzed it? Personally, I have specifically analyzed the female characters in The Great Gatsby, and the author's message to the readers about feminine power. Daisy, Myrtle, and Jordan are the three main characters in The Great Gatsby and they make up the majority of the story. Fitzgerald’s, the author of The Great Gatsby, message to the readers about feminine power is that women are better off without a man. This is his point of view because he believes that a man will drag a woman down, and she won't be able to reach her full potential. Daisy and Myrtle have a similar take on their life but grew up different. While Daisy and Jordan are alike because of their social

The way they grew up is similar as well as their social classes, however they have a different take on life. Daisy and Jordan both grew up within the upper class, they both had exceptional opportunities and experience that many of the lower class people didn’t. The differences that they have consist of their take on life, Daisy depends on Tom and doesn't work, while Jordan works and depends on herself. Back then this was very frowned upon. “She’s a nice girl,” said Tom after a moment. “They oughtn’t to let her run around the country this way.” “Who oughtn’t to?” inquired Daisy coldly. “Her family.” (Fitzgerald 17). Tom’s statement backs up the claim that Jordan is dependent, since Tom is cocky and is used to the idea that men should do everything, he can’t grasp the fact that a woman can do the same job as a man. This supports Fitzgerald's claim that men drag down women, back then it was very frowned upon if a woman was seen out working and doing a “man’s job’’ but Jordan didn't believe in any of that ridiculous nonsense.“‘I’m glad it’s a girl. And I hope she’ll be a fool— that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.”. (Fitzgerald 16). Daisy’s statement that a girl can only be a beautiful fool shows what kind of take Daisy had on society and life in general. Daisy wasn’t raised and or surrounded by the people that would think or act outside the box, she's more of an it is

That is why they are the third charters that will be used as an example. Jordan grew up in the upper class with a financially stable family, while Myrtle was the complete opposite. On the other hand they both have the same morals, Jordan and Myrtle both cheat and lie about it. Jordan cheats in her golf matches, while Myrtle cheats on her husband. “It made no difference to me. Dishonesty in a woman is a thing you never blame deeply — I was casually sorry, and then I forgot.” (Fitzgerald 47). Nick's statement about women never being blamed for their dishonestly, backs up Fitzgerald's statement that women were generally held to a lower standard than men. Nick is basically stating that Jordan is never blamed for her lies, and gets away with things easily because men view her as less important, in a way they look down on her. “Well, I married him,” said Myrtle, ambiguously. “And that’s the difference between your case and mine.” “Why did you, Myrtle?”(Fitzgerald 29). Myrtle is talking about how she did wrong in marrying Wilson, this whole dialogue just showcases her selfishness and how terrible of a person she is. Myrtle is unhappy with her relationship because she can not constantly be getting what she wants, so she cheated on him with Tom who can provide her with what she wants.Jordan and Myrtle Are the last example that showcase Fitzgerald's message about feminine