Women have a strong desire for wealth and position. It is the only thing they see and care about. For example, Daisy exploits Gatsby to fulfill her needs. Knowing that Tom has been having affairs, she uses this reunion with Gatsby to get revenge. There might not have actually been love or true feelings for Gatsby. When Daisy goes over to Gatsby's house, she starts crying. She says how "it makes [her] sad because [she] has never seen such beautiful shirts before." Daisy's response to Gatsby's wealth illustrates her interest in materialism. After she realizes Gatsby is not of the same social circles (the old and new money, and the business) she returns to Tom’s old money and power. As Gatsby tries to explain, Daisy “[draws] further and further into herself.” She no longer has the intention to run away with
Women have a strong desire for wealth and position. It is the only thing they see and care about. For example, Daisy exploits Gatsby to fulfill her needs. Knowing that Tom has been having affairs, she uses this reunion with Gatsby to get revenge. There might not have actually been love or true feelings for Gatsby. When Daisy goes over to Gatsby's house, she starts crying. She says how "it makes [her] sad because [she] has never seen such beautiful shirts before." Daisy's response to Gatsby's wealth illustrates her interest in materialism. After she realizes Gatsby is not of the same social circles (the old and new money, and the business) she returns to Tom’s old money and power. As Gatsby tries to explain, Daisy “[draws] further and further into herself.” She no longer has the intention to run away with