h the course of the novel, Daisy handles her husband’s affair very calmly. Even when Tom’s mistress telephones during dinner Daisy exclaims, “it couldn’t be helped,” (20). Although she must obviously be hurting deeply on the inside, Daisy displays no physical signs of distress over her husband’s affair. This makes her appear stronger than she really is. Daisy is actually a very weak person. This is probably due to all the physical and mental abuse she has suffered by her husband. She allows him to have complete control over her and order her around as if she were a small child. In a way, she seems to like that Tom is in control because she never has the burden of making decisions. Because of Tom’s finances, Daisy never is in need of anything. She likes living a life of luxury and appears to be quite happy with her situation. While she may not like the concept of her husband cheating on her, she would never consider leaving him or getting a divorce because of what society would think of her. It is Daisy herself that chooses to remain in a loveless marriage.When Daisy is reunited with Jay Gatsby one sees a different side to the woman. She seems more alive and happier than ever. Daisy actually has something to look forward to each day, instead of her usual routine. As her affair with Gatsby continues, Daisy becomes more and more confident. She also becomes more careless. She is now bold enough to walk over to Gatsby and kiss him on the lips in front of Jordan and Nick in Tom’s home (122). Daisy’s new attitude on life is clearly evident when she suggests to her husband that she will ride with Gatsby, instead of him, into town. Because of her love affair, Daisy has a new sense of power and is able to stand up to Tom. Once at the hotel in town, Daisy is at the height of her new power. She confesses to Tom that she loves Gatsby and is leaving him. She seems very sincere...
