The first marital relationship introduced in the novel is that of Tom Buchanan and Daisy Buchanan. Tom is a very powerful man as well as being very self-centered and self-absorbed. While Daisy is a charming beautiful lady with a thrill for life, she is very self-centered as well. Tom and Daisy's relationship is undergoing stress during the novel. Daisy knows how to push all of Tom's buttons and exactly how hard to push them. She tells Nick, the narrator of the novel how cynical she is about everything. Also, it is rumored that Tom is having an affair ("Tom's got some woman in New York." - Jordan Baker to Nick) and, from what Daisy says, she would just rather not notice what is really happening. She and Tom never seem at peace with each other, just in an oblivious state where nothing can change them. They know this place includes them being together; it suits society, they are per

Albeit, Daisy wasn't happy in her marriage, but she would never leave Tom. For a small time, she too was caught up in Gatsby's glorious dream, but she never believed in it to the extent that he did. Gatsby lived his life to please Daisy and this was part of the relationship's fatal flaw. He worked so hard to prove himself worthy, but in the process he lost who he really was. Daisy is so into self-satisfaction that in order to make herself feel better she uses Gatsby, not caring that she is toying with his heart. Both parties are to blame though. They are caught up in themselves and never stop to look at the real world and how what they do affects others.

Myrtle Wilson and Tom have a very fiery relationship. They are not married, but Myrtle is Tom's "woman in New York." However, Tom won't be seen with Myrtle where any of his friends could see them. Even on the train they ride on different cars. The only exception to this is when Tom takes Nick up to meet Myrtle. In reality, it is Myrtle who likes to show off. Their situation is awkward due to the fact that she want's to marry Tom, even though he shows his lack of respect for Myrtle. At one point, Tom breaks Myrtle's nose when she won't stop mentioning his wife, Daisy. Furthermore, he treats her like a servant by rewarding her with gifts and mild affection. Myrtle thinks by being around Tom and being liked by him, that she is "better" than her husband is. Tom is not low class like Myrtle and her husband George, but this do

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