The Great Gatsby Characterisation Daisy Buchanan Tom Buchanan

The Great Gatsby Characterisation: Daisy Buchanan Tom Buchanan

Daisy Buchanan • Daisy Buchanan is the second cousin of Nick Carraway • Fitzgerald carefully builds Daisy's character with associations of light, purity, and innocence, when all is said and done, she is the opposite from what she presents herself to be. • Gatsby and Daisy first met in Louisville, Kentucky in 1917 before he goes off to fight in World War II • After marrying Tom Buchanan, a very rich man, she moves to East Egg, Long Island. • She is the mother of ‘Pammy Buchanan’ • Daisy knows about her husband's affairs “I hope she’ll be a fool. That’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool. ” —Daisy Buchanan

Tom Buchanan • Tom’s family’s wealth goes far back • Husband to Daisy Buchanan • He commands attention through his strong personality and controversial views (racist, sexist) • He is an arrogant, hypocritical bully • Lives a life of luxury in East Egg • Plays polo, rides horses, drives fast cars • Not loyal in marriage and proud of his many affairs • Currently having an affair with Myrtle Wilson • Powerfully built and in his thirties He nodded sagely. "And what's more, I love Daisy too. Once in a while I go off on a spree and make a fool of myself, but I always come back, and in my heart I love her all the time. ” – Tom Buchcanan