Is Tom Buchanan's Dishonesty In The Great Gatsby
Similar to Jordan, Tom Buchanan’s dishonesty allows him to achieve a desired result, yet he differs in the sense he admits the truth when necessary to preserve his relationships. On their way to New York, Tom introduces Nick to his mistress Myrtle, confirming Jordan’s earlier gossip. Due to their state of drunkenness, Myrtle’s sister Catherine declares “it’s really his wife that’s keeping them apart. She’s Catholic, and they don’t believe in a divorce.” Confirmed to be untrue by Nick, this false information spread by Tom prompts Myrtle into presuming he cares for her when in fact he does not. He uses brute force to cease her from mentioning Daisy’s name while replenishing her dream that she has finally found a man who posses the ability to