Question

In The Great Gatsby, which of these best explains why Daisy represents a paradox?

A. She is wealthy and upper class, but she is very unhappy.
B. She grew up poor, but her husband gave her everything.
C. She longs for the American Dream, but she has no skills.
D. She hoped to have a son, but she had a daughter.

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation: APEX

Answer 2

Answer: A. She is wealthy and upper class, but she is very unhappy.

Step-by-step explanation: A paradox is statement or proposition which, despite sound reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems logically unacceptable or self-contradictory. In "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character of Daisy represents a paradox, because she is wealthy and upper class (which one can think should make her happy) but she is very unhappy (which seems contradictory). So the correct answer is option A.