Favorite Quotes

The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald

"We heard it from three people so it must be true," (Fitzgerald, 19).

This quote pokes fun at the foolishness of society and how truth is twisted into all forms. Fitzgerald uses this to point out the shallowness of Daisy and how she is so easily sucked into the stupidity of the "hype" that surrounds gossip.

"Gatsby bought that house so that Daisy would be just across the bay," (Fitzgerald, 78).

This shows Gatsby's misplaced, undying love for the Daisy he remembers from his youth. Unable to forget the past and move on, Gatsby tries so hard to get close to Daisy physically and emotionally only to be shut out by her unrequited love.

"She told me it was a girl, and so I turned my head away and wept. 'All right,' I said, 'I'm glad it's a girl. And I hope she'll  be a fool - that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool," (Fitzgerald, 17).

I like this quote because it shows that Daisy does have some depth to her and could have decided to leave with Gatsby. I think that this quote is still applicable today in situations where a girl has not been taught to stand up for herself and be independent. While this image of a desirable, foolish, and weak girl is fading from our society, remnants of this persona still haunt us as glass ceilings and old prejudices hold some women back.