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Explanation and Analysis
As they prepare to leave for New York City, Nick and Gatsby talk brieWy about Daisy’s behavior. Gatsby unexpectedly produces this perceptive comment, which calls into question his unconditional admiration for Daisy. Both Nick and Gatsby point out that it is possible to discern Daisy’s social class simply from the quality of her voice. They tie this to its musical quality with the terms “jingle” and “cymbals’ song,” indicating that it is a learned affectation—something she has been brought up to perform in order to give off “inexhaustible charm.” Nick’s surprise at the realization indicates how difVcult it can be to perceive such characteristics, for they take a studious examination—but also how apparent they are when Vnally spoken. Fitzgerald uses this line to show how Daisy’s old money has been assimilated even into her physical being. The comment also reveals a surprising attention on Gatsby’s part to Daisy’s wealth. Indeed, the fact that her voice—something with which he would have always been accustomed—reveals her wealth calls into question even the validity of their older relationship. Recall, however, that Get hundreds more LitCharts at www.litcharts.com ©2020 LitCharts LLC v.007 www.LitCharts.com Page 8 Daisy earlier made a similar statement when Gatsby’s shirts moved her to tears. The text indicates that both characters, then, may be interested in each other partially for their money—either for the actual Vnancial resources equated with Gatsby’s new money or for the prestige that would be associated with Daisy’s old money. And, with the image of the voice, it points out the difVculty of disentangling such superVcial attractions from other relations of character and identity. Chapter 8 Quotes "They're a rotten crowd," I shouted across the lawn. "You're worth the whole damn bunch put together." I've always been glad I said that. It was the only compliment I ever gave him, because I disapproved of him from beginning to end. First he nodded politely, and then his face broke into that radiant and understanding smile, as if we'd been in ecstatic cahoots on that fact all the time. Download 0.5 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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