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 thanks to inherited family money, unlike Jay Gatsby who managed, although perhaps illegally, to become famous and wealthy. The only thing he cared about was impressing Daisy, who he had fallen in love with years ago. What he doesn't realize is that Daisy never wanted her husband, Tom, or her pursuer, Gatsby; she wanted anyone who could meet her need for material wealth. She is very self-centered, desperate for attention, will only act for her own benefit, and can easily attract people with her charm. Nick goes so far as to tell her: “You make me feel barbaric, Daisy” (Fitzgerald, 12 years old). Daisy possesses a strong desire for wealth, which comes from growing up in a wealthy and sophisticated environment. She is well accustomed to a wealthy lifestyle. Jordan recalls his memories of eighteen-year-old Daisy and how "the biggest banner and the biggest lawn 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 one point, but he wasn't rich. She married Tom soon after, because he was wealthier and could afford luxuries like "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 Tom and Gatsby ever did. In chapter seven, Jay Gatsby and Tom Buchanan try to determine who Daisy really loves. Jay demands that she tell everyone that she never really loved Tom, but Tom wants her to show Gatsby that he is the one... in the middle of paper... with his fluctuating and feverish heat, because one could not dream of too much – that voice was a song without death” (Fitzgerald, 96). Gatsby was so enchanted by Daisy's voice because it was the only thing that could exceed his unusually high expectations. She uses her charm to tie up Tom and Gatsby which she uses as needed. Daisy Buchanan, as charming as she is, has more negative qualities than positive ones. She needs attention from Tom and Gatsby, but she doesn't like either of them. Her charming voice made Jay Gatsby desire her for so many years, but in the end he is disappointed because Daisy chooses Tom instead of him. Tom shouldn't be so pleased, because there is evidence that Daisy only chose Tom for his wealth and power. She is self-centered and only acted for herself when she chose Tom, as she was running away from the blame for Myrtle Wilson's death..