Examples Of Feminism In The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, The Great Gatsby is filled with feminism. We see the different characteristics in these women throughout the novel. Fitzgerald uses feminism in his novel to give an ideal insight of his characters through the three main women, Daisy, Jordan, and Myrtle. There is a clear representation of Daisy within the novel. There is always a positive and negative aspect of women in the world. Daisy is a smart, beautiful woman who has elegance and class. Daisy is also quite observant. When she is talking to her cousin, Nick, she states, “Who knows where” as in her husband Tom talking to another woman. Daisy also has many negative characteristics and traits. She’s quite sarcastic and not much of a mother to her child. Stereotypically, most women are known for playing dumb and being a bad driver; in this case, it comes to the point when Daisy hits Myrtle with Gatsby’s car. Much like Daisy, Jordan, Daisy’s best friend, has many flaws. Jordan is insanely beautiful and also very independent. Yes, anyone can think of the more beautiful aspects of life in a person, but sometimes you may have to judge. Along with Jordan’s beauty and ability to not be taken over by anyone, she is also very hypocritical, rude, and she has a way to get into anyones business. When Nick and Jordan are welcomed to dinner by the Buchanans, Tom leaves the table
Fitzgerald uses feminism in his novel to give an ideal insight of his characters through the three main women, Daisy, Jordan, and Myrtle. Just like the T.J. Eckleberg sign symbolizes, God can see everything. These women all had one thing in character; even for a stereotypical man trait, they are all cheaters. One man wanted revenge on another for killing his wife that he did not even kill. One man wanted to earn his wife back from a man who was not old money. One man wanted to pursue his dreams of becoming wealthy and taking a woman as an object. Three women had caused a