What Are The Destructive Women In The Great Gatsby

In the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the destructive trait of the women in the novel contributes to the interpretation of the novel by highlighting the state of being out of touch with the reality that wealth from the 1920’s brings to many of the women in the novel. The carelessness of Jordan and Daisy contributes to the interpretation through contrast, diction, and imagery. Even though viewing these female characters from a feminist perspective contrasts the criticism that they are careless and destructive. The vivid imagery of the couch symbolizes detachment because it helps describe how their carelessness can lead to isolation from society, leading them down a destructive road. In one specific scene, Fitzgerald creates a

This example still demonstrates Jordan's isolation from reality and also her disregard for consequences and rules. Consequently, the contrast between the isolated couch and cheating shows the carelessness they were previously described as. Through Fitzgerald’s lens, he uncovers what the characters consider right and wrong. Jordan and Nick's beliefs contrast with each other. This contrast shows the destructive influence Jordan has, the scene is set when Nick calls out Jordan for her bad driving; ‘Suppose you meet someone as careless as yourself’ I hope I never will, she answered. ‘I hate careless people, that's why I like you’( Fitzgerald 58). This conversation illustrates their contrasting perspective with Nick's demonstrating concern for the situation. Jordan then admits she is careless, highlighting how she lacks concern. This lack of concern is dangerous especially when doing things like driving when lives are involved, therefore Jordan has destructive traits that are in touch with lacking empathy and care for