The Great Gatsby (ch 7-9)

I knew Daisy was going to pick Tom! The fact that her and Tom left town with no regard for Gatsby, Nick, Wilson, or anyone else in the story proves just how shady they both are. Tom still doesn't really care for Daisy and she's a complete idiot for believing that he does. He passed her on to Gatsby to drive home with to prove his point, show how secure he was. She is just a possession to him. He'll probably start another affair wherever it is him and Daisy ran off to. Daisy seemed completely indifferent to Gatsby's death which is a whole new level of shallowness for her. Even though she picked Tom she could've showed the least bit of respect towards Gatsby by attending his funeral. Gatsby's dream was ruined by social status. Not only was he 'new money' but he acquired his wealth illegally. Daisy on the other hand was old money, which explains her lack of empathy for others. She doesn't know what it's like to be poor and doesn't care for those that do. Daisy symbolizes the old aristocracy's lack of heart and morals. Even though Gatsby was wealthy and a criminal he still had those qualities the people of East Egg lacked. During this time the American Dream turned from the pursuit of happiness to the pursuit of wealth. Gatsby may have become as wealthy as he wanted but that wealth didn't get him Daisy. He was chasing wealth to get to Daisy but failed to realize the fault in his plan. Daisy lacks the morals to live up to his expectations; after all, she is from East Egg what more could he expect from her? He should have realized that if she wouldn't date him because of his social status then she obviously didn't truly love him and things wouldn't have worked out between them anyways. He learned that the hard way, and even through the end of his role in the book he still loves Daisy, like a fool. Even with all the wealth he had, Daisy still chose Tom. She doesn't care that she betrayed him. She doesn't care he died. She simply doesn't care about anyone but herself.