Daisy biography the great gatsby monologue

In The Great Gatsby, Daisy Fay Buchanan is the object of Jay Gatsby's singular obsession, which means in many ways she is the center of the novel.

Daisy biography the great gatsby monologue

But despite this, there is quite a bit we don't know about Daisy Buchanan as a character—her inner thoughts, her desires, and even her motivations can be hard to read.

So what do we know about Daisy, and what would a typical analysis of her look like?

Learn all about Daisy, The Great Gatsby's most alluring, controversial character, through her description, actions, famous quotes, and a detailed character analysis.

Article Roadmap

1. Daisy as a Character
   • Physical description
   • Daisy's background
   • Actions in the novel
2. Character Analysis
   • Quotes about and by Daisy
   • Common discussion topics
   • FAQ about Daisy's motivations and actions

Quick Note on Our Citations

Our citation format in this guide is (chapter.paragraph).

We're using this system since there are many editions of the novel, so using page numbers woul