Joannaaaaa

I guess I should answer both questions Marci posted, huh? Ok, well, the complex marriage issue. The obvious solution, to mostly everyone, would be for Daisy to leave Tom. However, let’s rethink that and step into the Roaring Twenties. Yes, modernization and progression of new ideas was a climax of those years. But traditions never die. Catholicism and gender role issues are what are keeping Daisy from leaving Tom. I would totally tell her to grab her kid, and dart to Canada. Yet, if you are a married woman back then with a child and a wealthy husband you deem yourself to materialism. In all truth, what could Daisy possibly do? The damage has been done, Daisy has called her own self a fool. If she does anything, it will only hurt her more, not Tom.
The movie of The Great Gatsby was ok. More blasé about it. I think Mia Farrow is condemned to the Daisy we are seeing her because the character of Daisy is almost shallow and can not be expanded. Maybe you friend from Columbia reads the book every year because it contains depth not seen in other books. Contains twists, and an asymmetrical pattern of scenes throughout. Or maybe because it enlightens him during his film courses. Or maybe just because it’s an American Classic that is almost as old as modern America itself.
I think I’m done. Goodnight. Everyone should go see "Into The Woods" at 2 PM on Saturday. Yes, Marci. I just totally advertised on your page. Go Joanna...

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