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Which of the characters do you think fits this statement best: "Someone who conforms outwardly while questioning inwardly"? For whoever you pick, why would you say that person?

At first I thought Nick, but now I'm thinking about the other characters too.  I'd just like some other opinions.
Posted by becky k #3098 at Aug 22, 2005 11:50 PM || Report this post || Reply

I wouln't value my opinion too much-ive only read the novel, havn't studied it yert, but i think Daisy could fit this. i mean she conformed to societies expedctations as a youth, not marrying Gatsby as he was too poor, but she loves him doesnt she, even later?
Posted by nadia w #27269 at Oct 09, 2006 12:35 PM || Report this post || Reply

But does she love him?
She never phoned him back. There's hints in the book where her and Tom was plotting over "cold chicken" this could well have been planned between the two to get Gatsby out of the picture. I don't think she loves him or Tom, I think the only person she truly loves is herself...and maybe her daughter.
Posted by emma g #51419 at Dec 22, 2007 7:48 PM || Report this post || Reply

It's Daisy!
She acts like a fool, because she believes "thats the best thing a girl can be in this world" however she knows exactly what is going on around her.
Posted by emma g #51419 at Dec 23, 2007 9:38 AM || Report this post || Reply

 

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