Daisy Buchanan’s Pearls in The Great Gatsby: “He Gave Her a String of Pearls Valued at Three Hundred a
Friday, 07 June 2013 07:00
Dresses in white or in powdery colours are a leit-motif, but
what really captures the complexity of Daisy, the
materialistic, superficial, selfish and charismatic Southern
belle from the Great Gatsby, is her pearl jewellery. This has
caught my imagination since I first read the novel and tells
a lot about her.
The most notable pieces of jewellery made of pearls that she wears in the movie are two
stunning hand ornaments, worn with a set of diamond rings and the exquisite Savoy headpiece,
made of platinum and diamonds.
This is a very important scene, because it’s the first time Tom and Daisy take part into one of
the famous parties thrown by Gatsby.
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Daisy Buchanan’s Pearls in The Great Gatsby: “He Gave Her a String of Pearls Valued at Three Hundred an
Friday, 07 June 2013 07:00
She’s literally dripping in diamonds (the real ones on her jewellery and the crystals on her
nude pink dress). Gatsby shows off his wealth and Daisy seems to do the same; she’s a trophy
wife, after all, but seems to feel comfortable in that role.
Everyone – Tom included – feels the sensual tension between the characters, who are
attracted one another like opposite poles. All through the narration, Daisy embodies two
contrasting elements – romantic love (or the memory of it and the effort to revive it) and the
American dream, that is money and the unique charm that money can give.
It’s not a case that Nick describes her voice as “full of money”, perfectly shown by the complex
set of jewellery she wears in this scene.
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