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Cheating in the 1920s was not as frowned-upon because the 1920s was a time of “letting go,” and divorce rates increased due to lost feelings and jealousy. Myrtle and Tom could divorce their spouses to be together, but Tom lied to Myrtle and her friends about how his wife, Daisy, is a Catholic. People of this religion disliked the thought and act of divorce and therefore did not participate. The fact that Daisy is not a Catholic, as told to the reader(s) by Nick, shows that Tom wants to keep his relationship with Myrtle a secret. Why he wants to keep it a secret has not been revealed in Chapter 1 through 3, so all the reader(s) knows is that Tom is lying to Daisy, Daisy is lying to Jordan and Nick, and Myrtle is lying to her husband. The circle of lies

All throughout the story, readers are given the chance to look inside the mind of Wilson and see his judgmental and self righteous personality. Readers are able to witness as he lays blame while avoiding it himself, and how easily his judgment can change based off the situations he’s in. At the beginning of the

Myrtle Wilson, Mr. Buchanan's mistress. Tom Buchanan showed the first signs of his reckless behavior in just the second chapter (pg. 29) of the novel when he "broke her nose with an open hand." My other example would also be found in chapter two (pg.27.) which is the fact that Tom had been somewhat leading Mrs. Wilson on by making her believe that he would marry her and run away West. Myrtle's sister, Catherine, states that, "It's really his wife that's keeping them apart. She's Catholic and they don't believe in divorce." Nick then goes on to say, “Daisy was not Catholic, and I was a little shocked at the elaborateness of the lie.” This shows how Tom was using Myrtle without a care in the world, stringing her emotions along as if it were a game. My third and final reason to support Nick’s opinion is how Mr. Buchanan set Gatsby up to be killed. Although he was Myrtle’s secret lover, he led her husband to believe that Jay Gatsby was the one who wrecked his marriage, or as some would say “happy home”. After the death of his wife, Mr. Wilson was determined to find out who owned the yellow car that had killed his wife. He was angry and intoxicated the night he went to find his wife’s murderer. In chapter nine (pg.121), Tom stated that he had told Mr. Wilson,” What if I did tell him? That fellow had it coming to him.” Indicating that he had, in fact, told Mr. Wilson that Gatsby had murdered his wife when that

In this book, greed is said to be on a level so deep to where the people scrutinize money based on inheritance and lineage. Fitzgerald incorporates the story of Gatsby with the use of extravagant parties characterized by jazz music, dancing and illegal alcohol. More importantly the rich individuals who spend money faster than time itself in the roaring twenties. Fitzgerald reveals the theme of greed through symbols of color.

Wilson's number one desire was to be loved by the people. He could not win as much respect as Roosevelt won, but did find some affection in politics. He had many limitations, but one of the most severe was his respect for tradition. Wilson, instead of trying to make the government better and newer, he wanted to imitate the government of Great Britain, with cabinet being more like parliament. One of his main criticisms was that the current government had no room for debate, or great minds like Calhoun, Webster, and Clay. Wilson was much more sincere then Roosevelt, and actually provided a display of the reforms he wanted to achieve. Prior to his career in politics, Wilson served as the president of Princeton University. He therefore had much sympathy to the way education was run throughout the country, and wanted reforms to occur. He felt students were not allowed to express their opinion freely enough, and called for a more democratic undergraduate life. Similarly to Roosevelt, Wilson was hostile to labor unions, suspicious of large trusts, and unaware of how to handle trusts. The "Triple Wall of Privileges" was Wilson's economic policy which required getting rid of the three obstacles he felt society was currently facing- the trusts, banks, and tariffs. And before Wilson left the White House, he made sure he handled every single part of the "Triple Wall of Privileges."

Wilson abandoned the imperialist policy and brought to the White House a new way of looking at America’s relations with the outside world. Wilson believed that the United States was the most politically enlightened in a sense under god, he felt that people throughout the world had their right to choose their own governments. Wilson was only protecting people rights to democracy.

Myrtle is unhappy with her standard of living and George. A quote to support this is, “I married him because I thought he was a gentleman” she said finally. “I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn’t fit to lick my shoe” (2.34). It is shown in this quote that Myrtle overestimated George’s money because he’s a mechanic and is unhappy she is living over a garage. In addition, that’s where Tom comes in and she has an affair with him. A quote to assist this would be, “Wilson? He thinks she goes to see her sister in New York. He’s so dumb he doesn’t know she’s alive” (2.26). In analysis of this quote, Myrtle uses Tom to get away from George and because Tom is wealthy and buys things for her. There was more than one reason to Myrtle’s affair with

He’s so dumb he doesn’t even know he is alive”(30). Wilson, however, just happens to be to the husband to his wife, who is having an affair with Tom Buchanan. As you can see, Tom allows himself to treat others unkindly, which in turn, brings out his supercilious

“Beat me!” he heard her cry. “Throw me down and beat me, you dirty little coward!” (Page 137) This quote has a lot of significances because it shows how Myrtle has no respect for her husband, as if she truly is convinced she is in a higher class than

From all the great things that they did for America, it is not a surprise that the American people loved them both. However, out of all of the things that these two presidents have in common, them both being in two of the greatest war in history, stand out the most. While looking at the history of World War I and World War II, we see that both presidents entered America into the war, but only after the sinking of Lusitania and the attack on Pearl Harbor, feeling that there was no other option. Both presidents wanted greatly to stay out of war, Wilson even use the slogan “keep us out of war” to win his second

Tom Buchanan is a man who has achieved any achievement you could possibly ask for by the age of twenty one. He has accomplished anything he wants to accomplish in his life, lots of awards, lots of money, a beautiful wife a child, he has worked long, hard and honestly for what he has, however, he has what to live for now? While that is very impressive and something he will remember the rest of his life, it can also be depressing.In consequence, Tom wants to find some excitement in life or simply something to do to fill a empty space in his life, that person is Myrtle Wilson. Although Tom seems to be a respectful gentlemen, we learn that he has little respect for women. When Nick visits Tom and Daisy’s house for the first time, Jordan tells Nick in private, “‘You mean to say you don't know?" said Miss Baker, honestly surprised. "I thought everybody knew." "I don't." "Why−." she said hesitantly,

Myrtle Wilson plays the role of an object for Tom Buchanan pleasure. He uses her for his own fun and never intends to have a substantial relationship due to the fact that he is

Money is essential for survival; it can bring happiness, despair, or corruption. It rules our daily lives, is preferred in large amounts, and separates us into different social classes. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby, is a perfect example of this since the class structure within the novel, portrays how money or the need for it can cause corruption in all the different social classes. This is shown through the three distinct classes: old money represented by the Buchanan’s and their self-centered, racist nature, new money represented by Gatsby and his mysterious, illegal ways, and a class that can be called no money represented by the Wilson’s and their attempts at

As Myrtle’s relationship with George Wilson deteriorates and she is disenchanted with his limited lifestyle, she desires more and thus when she meets Tom he offers her this. In some distorted way, Myrtle thinks that Tom will leave his beautiful wife Daisy and marry her, Tom doesn’t truly see the relationship between Myrtle and himself being a true relationship, he just believes she is someone he can call upon unannounced and use her for a sexual relationship. But Myrtle has other plans for the two of them. This is made clear when he breaks Myrtle’s nose we she mentioned his wife’s name: “‘Daisy! Daisy! Daisy!’ shouted Mrs. Wilson. ‘I’ll say it whenever I want to! Daisy Dai-‘Making a short deft movement, Tom Buchanan broke her nose with his open hand” (Fitzgerald, 1926)This harsh action implied by Tom, really puts Mrs. Wilson in her place, making her come to her sense of what she can and cannot say. This reaction from Tom signifies that it is not a pure love existing between them. Further, Myrtle’s desire for the material goods Tom can provide shapes her conception of their alleged love, which is evidently greatly distorted as shown through Tom’s treatment of her.

Daisy Buchanan is a old money wealthy wife of Tom Buchanan, living a rich and successful life, but unhappy with her marriage. She was fully aware of Tom’s affair, and decided to have her own with her old lover, Mr. Gatsby. She’s known to be all about money, careless, indecisive, daunting, and beautiful. At the time where she met her true love, Gatsby, 5 years ago, she had ended her journey of many of guys coming into her life. She just wanted money and fame like the rest of the snobs. “Her voice is full of money.” he said suddenly”(pg.120) Even Daisy’s lover is aware that she only cares about money. Even as she tries to get away from Tom, she is forced back with him as she accidently kills Myrtle, with Gatsby, in Gatsby’s car. Daisy will never be happy with her marriage, and probably never happy with the life she lives, especially after murdering someone in involuntary manslaughter.