low and vulgar girl

Question

The Great Gatsby

low and vulgar girl

Could you please tell me the difference between "low" and "vulgar" in the following passage from the chapter 7 of The Great Gatsby?

As he left the room again she got up and went over to Gatsby, and pulled his face down kissing him on the mouth.

“You know I love you,” she murmured.

“You forget there’s a lady present,” said Jordan.

Daisy looked around doubtfully.

“You kiss Nick too.”

“What a low, vulgar girl!”

Thank you.

Asked by eric c #312325 on 4/23/2013 3:20 PM

Last updated by judy t #197809 on 4/23/2013 3:29 PM

Answers 2

Add Yours

Answered by Aslan on 4/23/2013 3:28 PM

Low and vulgar gives the sense of low morals for a lady with a "dirty" sort of promiscuity.

Answered by judy t #197809 on 4/23/2013 3:29 PM

I do not think there is really any difference. Low and vulgar here both describe a particular way of acting, both of which are less "cultured" than Daisy and the others would like to think they act. The idea is that if they are kissing someone, they are somewhat less respectable.

Answers 2

Log In To Your GradeSaver Account

Create Your GradeSaver Account