What Does Daisy Symbolize In The Great Gatsby

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F. Scott Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby, presents the character of Daisy with the symbolize color of white, yellow, and navy blue. This is shown through her words, thoughts, and actions. Daisy is Nick’s second cousin and is married to Tom Buchanan. She is unhappy in her marriage and is in love with Gatsby. She renews an old love for Gatsby and considers leaving her husband.
White is associated with light and it’s considered perfection and safe. I choose the color white to represent Daisy because she is an innocent person and is safe around Gatsby. It also represents her as stylish and goodness. She dresses up nice and cares about Nick, Gatsby, and her daughter. In chapter 7 (pg. 117) Daisy says, “ Come to your own mother that loves you,” this

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