One of the most famous lines in The Great Gatsby is when Gatsby says that Daisy’s voice is “full of money.” At first, that sounds strange. But when you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Daisy’s voice shows who she is and what she represents to Gatsby. She is not just a person to him. She is a symbol of the rich and perfect life he always wanted.
Daisy grew up with money. She has always lived in a world where everything looks beautiful and sounds soft and smooth. Her voice reflects that. It draws people in, especially Gatsby. He hears more than words when she talks. He hears wealth, safety, comfort, and a life far from the one he used to know as a poor boy from North Dakota.
Gatsby spent years building his new life just to win her back. To him, Daisy’s voice was a promise of what he could have if he reached the top. But the problem is, Gatsby was in love with the idea of Daisy, not the real person. Her voice sounded beautiful, but it covered up the fact that she was careless and selfish. She let Gatsby take the blame for Myrtle’s death, and then she left without saying a word.
In the end, her voice fooled Gatsby. It sounded like happiness, but it led him to heartbreak. Her voice was full of money, but not love.
