The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, revolves around wealthy New Yorkers living in the 1920s, or the "Jazz Age" . Tom and Daisy Buchanan are incredibly wealthy having inherited the family's money, unlike Jay Gatsby who made his way, albeit perhaps illegally, to fame and wealth. The only motive in his mind was to impress Daisy, who he had fallen in love with years ago. What she fails to understand is that Daisy never wanted her husband, Tom, or her pursuer, Gatsby; he wanted anyone who could satisfy his need for material wealth. She is very self-centered, desperate for attention, acts only for her own benefit, and can easily attract people with her charm. Nick goes so far as to tell her, “You make me feel uncivilized, Daisy” (Fitzgerald, 12). Daisy possesses a strong desire for wealth, which comes from being raised in a rich and sophisticated environment. She is well accustomed to a rich lifestyle. Jordan recalls his memories of eighteen-year-old Daisy and how “the biggest of banners and the biggest of lawns belonged to Daisy Fay's house. She was…by far the most popular of all the girls in Louisville” (Fitzgerald, 74). When Gatsby and Daisy met years ago, she may have loved Gatsby at some point in time, but he was not rich. She married Tom soon after, because he was wealthier and could afford luxuries such as "a cheerful red and white Georgian colonial mansion, overlooking the bay" (Fitzgerald, 6). In the long run, Daisy Buchanan cared more about material wealth than she ever did with either Tom or Gatsby. In chapter seven, Jay Gatsby and Tom Buchanan try to determine who Daisy truly loves. Jay asks her to tell everyone that she never actually loved Tom, but Tom wants her to show Gatsby that he is the one... middle of paper... with his fluctuating and feverish heat, why not it could have been dreamed too much: that voice was a deathless song,” (Fitzgerald, 96). Gatsby was so enchanted by Daisy's voice because it was the only thing that could exceed his abnormally high expectations. She uses her charm to bind both Tom and Gatsby, which she uses when she needs it. Daisy Buchanan, though adorable, has more negative qualities than positive ones. He wants attention from both Tom and Gatsby, but loves neither. Her charming voice has made Jay Gatsby desire her for so many years, but he is ultimately disappointed when Daisy chooses Tom over him. Tom shouldn't be so pleased, because there is evidence that Daisy only chose Tom because of his wealth and power. She is self-centered and acted only for herself when she chose Tom, because she was running away from the guilt of Myrtle Wilson's death..