Abstract

Since The Great Gatsby was published, this great work has been paid attention to by readers and litterateurs. In The Great Gatsby, the writer use a special artistic skill to reappear American “Jazz Age” and creates a charming lady, Daisy who was Gatsby’s first love once and is Tom’s wife now. She is a bourgeoisie rich girl and a representation for American “Jazz Age”. Daisy, as the female role in this novel, is thought as a representation for American dream by Gatsby, the male role. She is a woman full of love and impulsion. Her and Gatsby’s tragedies are always discussed recent years. Most critics think that Daisy is a greedy, mammonish, hypocritical and short-eyed woman. This dissertation is based on the work The Great Gatsby. According to the current motivation theories, this dissertation will have a new analysis on the character Daisy in the The Great Gatsby from three main parts: The background, men’s oppression and women’s weakness.

Key words: The background；Men’s oppression;  Momen’s weakness

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1.Introduction1

2.Men’s oppression.2

2.1.Daisy in the view of Nick.2

2.2.Daisy in the view of Gatsby.3

2.3.Daisy in the view of Tom.4

3.Women’s weakness.6

3.1.Daisy’s relationship with Gatsby.6

3.2.Daisy’s marriage with Tom6

3.3.Daisy’s compromise to life.7

4.Conclusion.8

References9