Jordan Is Represented as Bad in the Great Gatsby
* Jordan Baker was portrayed as being reckless and dishonest, having the arrogant attitude of many of the people of her time, but also having the characteristics of modern-day women. arrogant attitude. first starts conversation with Nick. "You live in the West Egg,' she remarked contemptuously" Jordan is obviously looking down upon Nick because he lives in the West Egg which is for the so-called "new money." The same day, Jordan gives a remark that makes the reader infer that Jordan is too good to date Nick. "I haven't heard a word" * She is often lazy, dishonest, and blunt. Tom Buchanan remarked to Jordan at times how he wondered how she got anything done. Miss Baker is also a very dishonest by cheating at a golf tournament. * "She was incurably dishonest. Jordan Baker is also shown to be a very reckless driver. She carelessly stated that "It takes two to make to make an accident." * She stated her opinions rather openly. She was the first to tell Nick of Tom's mistress. F. Scott Fitzgerald often emphasized the recklessness of the American people and used Jordan Baker as a prime example to do so. * Jordan Baker was part of the American dream. She was a primary example of modern women. * different to the other women represented in Gatsby and her independence is a welcome change from the male dependence of Myrtle and Daisy. * She represents total financial sexual freedom- new woman * Gender equality reminded by name Jordan man and