This quote shows that Daisy is living in a dream world where she doesn"t have to obey any laws. Her snobby personality gets her in trouble. Killing Myrtle has no affect on her. She just keeps living her boring carefree life with no regard for other people. .

             The corruption in this novel can be seen through Daisy and Tom"s way of life. They believe they can run away from the problems they start and not be held responsible for them. Their money corrupts them into thinking that they are untouchable. .

             'Don"t tell me, old sport." He winced. 'Anyhow-Daisy stepped on it. I tried to make her stop but she couldn"t so I pulled the emergency brake. Then she fell over into my lap and I drove on" (151).

             Both Daisy and Tom are incapable of guilt and believe if they have a lot of money then they can get away from any situation. Tom"s behavior clearly reveals his lack of guilt when he fails to react to the death of his mistress. He regarded her as an object which really meant nothing to him. He showed her off and used her just like everyone else in his life. Tom"s carelessness and money powered mind makes himthink he can cheat on Daisy because he does not believe he has to answer to anyone for his behavior. " 'That fellow had it coming to him. He threw dust in your eyes just like he did in Daisy"s but he was a tough one. He ran over Myrtle like you"d run over a dog and never stopped his car," (187). Tom had every intention in convincing everyone that Gatsby was the one who killed Mrytle with his car. He didn"t care what happened to Gatsby just as long as the blame wasn"t on Daisy. Then he makes up the idea of Gatsby telling lies to Nick and Daisy. Tom doesn"t care who he hurts as long as the outcome of it is beneficial for him. Tom and Daisy seek justification in only their values when it suits them. Tom and Daisy are products of the pervasive corruption of the 1920"s and demonstrate how the rich are corrupt and careless.