Daisy's vs. Myrtle's party

Not only do the differences in Daisy's and Myrtle's parties show two very different social situations, they also exemplify some of the main differences between these two women. Daisy and Myrtle actually have a lot in common. They are both unsatisfied with their lives, and this dissatisfaction is in both cases caused by Tom at its core. Myrtle, married to another man, is unhappy because she wants to be with Tom, her boyfriend. Daisy, on the other hand, is married to Tom with a baby. She feels unsatisfied with her life because she doesn't love Tom and wishes she wasn't tied down for life with someone she doesn't even like being with. In the first chapter of The Great Gatsby, Daisy and Tom host a party at their fancy home in West Egg. The party, whom Daisy is hostess of, mirrors part of her personality, especially her relationship with Tom. The location of the party is important. It takes place in their home, a spacious mansion. Although this home is much bigger than Myrtle's apartment, only four people are present at the party. Also at this party, there is a fair amount of tension between Tom and Daisy, especially when Daisy repeatedly calls him "hulking" against his will. (12) It is doubtful that anyone would describe this party as much fun, but it was a pleasant party, although awkward and lonely beneath its shiny surface. This is also a good representation of Daisy who seems nice enough on the outside, when she is really quite alone actually. On the other hand, Myrtle's party was more of a stereotypical 1920s blowout. It is apparent that the booze is kept free-flowing, made obvious when Nick gets drunk for the second time in his life, many guests show up, and the hostess, like her party, is much more flamboyant. From the little we know about Myrtle thus far, it seems she is much more open about her situation than Daisy. She doesn't love her husband, but instead of keeping it bottled up inside like Daisy, she makes it known to the world by being Tom's "girl". Daisy and Myrtle have contrasting personalities, which are shown in their very different parties.