How Does F. Scott Fitzgerald Portray Daisy and Tom in the First Chapter

The Buchanans have been stereotypically introduced by Fitzgerald as the typical representation of the disjointed Generation (Gertrude Stein). gobbler and Daisy Buchanan inhabit qualities of the States during the era after WW1 people were intolerant, materialistic and lacked spiritualism. They live in the East Egg and are the representations of the love for a Romantic flavourstyle and the desperation to seek new ideas (generally from Europe) and accept them. The Buchanans have spent a year in France in pursuit of pleasure, not (like slit) on war service and Fitzgerald describes them as wealthy drifters who drifted here and there unrestfully.They are part of a community who were full-bodied together and this implies a questionable significance of their lives, whether existing was the only objective. Further on in the novel, it can be seen that Tom and Daisys aimless way of life establishes a contrast with the condition schedule drawn up by young James Gatz, which is displayed, following Gatsbys death, proudly by his father. The Buchanans live in a Georgian colonial mansion which instantly places them amongst the elite and patrician.The irony of the description, cheerful is that despite the attempt of trying to create a perfect life and trying to ensure everyone is notified of how rich they were, Fitzgerald shows throughout the novel that the reality of the Buchanans were nowhere near as cheerful as it initially seems. The colours theatrical roled to describe Buchanans place are rich, gold having the double implication of wealth and sunshine. The decor of the house harks to the European influences showing the eagerness to flaunt their french windows, again in attempt to mark how the American upper class had their privileges based on their wealth.However, Tom seems to be uncomfortable in his own surroundings, at one point his eyeball get down flashing about restlessly he is desperate to be perfect, desperate to be stronger and more of a man than Nick is. Tom Buchanan is displayed as a domineering, self centred character, with traditionalist views. He had reached an acute limited excellence despite being in the same generation as Nick. This supports the idea of the purposeless life led by Tom, as afterwards would only be the savours of anti-climax. Fitzgerald describes Tom with shining arrogant eyes who had established dominance.He is a well built, dauntless man living in a life of luxuries such as football and riding. The description of Tom standing with his legs apart on the front porch portrays a forceful dictatorial presence. He had a cruel body, one which was capable of enormous leverage perhaps Nicks view that Tom being the social superior would instantly mean he would inhabit this staggering ability to accomplish anything. Tom is commanding and Fitzgerald shows this by describing the way Nick is compelled from room to room as Tom wishes, using brute force to wedge his arm imperatively under Nicks.Further into chapter on e, Daisy refers to the great, big, hulking physical standard which is Tom he is brutalised by his selfishness and arrogance and does not consider the consequences of his actions. Despite being a man of power (bother physical and socially) and wealth there were hands who hated his guts, Nick says he has a trace of paternal contempt which may have inspired this hatred from his peers this also implies discreet reproach between citizens of the East Egg, and on a wider scale, the superiors of the social hierarchy.Fitzgerald shows, through antiblack comments of Tom Buchanan, an American reality of social division by race and gender. He accuses other races of threatening the Nordic race making references to a book, The Rise of the Coloured Empires by his man Goddard. He attempts to put across intelligent views and opinions scarce it becomes apparent that this is definitely not the case. His view of white people being the dominant race demonstrates his simplistic, ignorant and racist values especially considering his northern European ancestry a one way ticket to social superiority.However, America has a motto of e pluribus unum which means one from many, this phrase signifying that America has grown through the mix of different cultures, particularly through immigration. He tries to enforce his views by claiming it is scientifically proved. The nativist group, the Klu Klux Klan at the time of the novel, tried to use scientific proof, however it was later revealed they used eugenics to prove the wanting(p)ity of Asians and immigrants from Europeans this indicating how Toms claims are very much in the wrong.Tom sees Daisy as the inferior in their relationship and does make an effort to hide this from Nick. He openly ignores Daisy when listing the Nordics, hesitating before including Daisy with a slight nod. He criticizes how Jordan bread maker should not be allowed to run around the country showing his traditional, old fashioned views of a womans role and showi ng disapproval of the list of freedom and success Jordan has been given. Daisy Buchanan is introduced as an absolute contrast to her husband. Some traits revealed throughout the process of chapter one is that she is frail and diminutive, touching on the edge of being shallow.The also exaggerated opening to Daisy, as described by Fitzgerald through Nick, shows her being p-paralysed with happiness. This stutter and the use of the verb paralysed implies a fake impression that Daisy puts on to soak up others, as the reader finds out later in the chapter. The constant reference to Daisys thrilling laughter and voice is used to represent Daisy herself the charming microscopical laugh is the synecdoche for Daisys character, this compulsive power of her voice of Daisy used by Fitzgerald in Chapter 2, where Toms mistress tries to imitate the life of Daisys.Nick describes Daisys sing compulsion her voice also ceases to compel his attention. Such use of language attestimonys to her the po werful enchantment of the siren on the rocks, who drew passing sailors to their doom this pays tribute to the sexual allure. The scene where Daisys little finger is injured, Daisy seems to lose maturity altogether and revert to being a spoilt young girl, dramatically charge Tom. She, like Tom, is also corrupted by her immense wealth.She and Jordan are dressed in white when Nick arrives, and she mentions that they spent a white girl-hood together the apparent(a) purity of Daisy and Jordan stands in ironic contrast to their actual decadence and this can be ambiguous in meaning in that Daisy had meant it in a racist manner. Daisy is blinded by the self interest and wealth, becoming ecstatic at the idea of being missed, to the extent that the baby she has becomes irrelevant. The baby seems to be a sustain in the life of Daisy, a symbol of being Toms wife, something which makes this marriage agreement official.The top and foremost layer, of which everyone is familiar with in the chara cter of Daisy, hides a more sophisticated Daisy. Hints throughout the chapter indicate problems within the Buchanan relationship. Daisys face was sad and when she had injured herself, she attempted to call out for help and attention seeking, in that she was hurting and suffering in this relationship. Daisy confides in Nick about the truths of the life of being Mrs Buchanan.After giving birth, she felt utterly abandoned, implying the fragility of Tom and Daisys relationship, despite later on in the novel, the Buchanans realise how much they value each other. Unlike the typical Daisy, Fitzgerald allows Daisy to make a crucial criticism speckle confiding in Nick when being notified of having a daughter she states that the best thing a girl can be in the world is a beautiful little fool. This criticizes the social position of women and the limits that are imposed on them.Thus, this shows a more intelligent side of Daisy, she feels like she has to put on a ditzy act in order to do the b est she can in society a complete contrast to the role of Jordan Baker. However, Daisy does not quaver to accept the pride of being sophisticated and rather like Tom has been blinded by the likes of self interest. Furthermore the lives of the Buchanans have been deadened impersonal eyes show the lack of spirituality and a meaningless life. Nick here suggests that life in the West is more alive than the bore of the daily numeral in the riches of the East.