Khalizzle: The Great Gatsby Post

This is my response to what Anh Nguyen said in her post discussion the issue over Daisy wishing her daughter to be an innocent beautiful fool in the world. “Why do you think she doesn't confront her husband about this? Do you agree with her statement? Why or why not?” Perhaps in Daisy’s mind, her daughter acting joyous and naïve would prove to be a way to avoid certain dangers and heartache she may face otherwise. In her marriage to Tom, the apathetic, complacent, power hungry man we all know, Daisy believes this kind of lifestyle without protest would be right for her daughter, too. Daisy causes even more pain for herself by being with Tom, knowing of his infidelities and pretending as if they don’t exist. For some reason Daisy stays obstinate about knowing anything involving Tom’s secret affairs, because it may disrupt the lifestyle she wants to maintain. Maybe she wants her daughter to have her life, even though Tom sees her as a sentimental fool. She may act likes this just so she won’t be alone, maybe one of her fears is being alone. However, I don’t agree with Daisy, she should be impetuous in this regard. By choosing not to confront her husband, she sends the wrong message to her daughter about how to address such things as infidelity. Also, in order to be truly happy with yourself, you have to be willing to fight for your happiness no matter the risk.