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Carrissa asked this question about The Great Gatsby:
At the end of the novel, only Tom and Daisy remain together, unscathed by the novels many tragedies and disappointments. Knowing what you do about these two characters, why do things turn out this way? What allows Tom and Daisy to escape much of the pain of what they contributed to?
Kenzie Derstine Great question, I would have to agree it is because of all their wealth. Money and power takes superiority over reality and what actually happened. Th…moreGreat question, I would have to agree it is because of all their wealth. Money and power takes superiority over reality and what actually happened. This is ultimately the reason Daisy married Tom and is the reason she is still with him. (less)
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The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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