The gender of a person determines the type of relationship that people will have. A girl's judgment in guys is based on personality and security. Myrtle is with Tom because of his stature in society and he has enough money to spend at her whims. This is shown by her request stating that she wants "to get one of those dogs" (Fitzgerald 27). He immediately buys her the dog at an expensive price. The same goes for the men. Guys search for girls that they can provide for and that makes them feel like a man. Nick didn't marry the girl from his old town because according to him he is "too poor" (Fitzgerald 19). Gatsby also had to pretend to be well off for Daisy because that is what she expected. He would also have to provide comfort for her. Gatsby tries to show off his ability to provide for Daisy in terms of material possessions and lavish parties. He owns a car that Nick looks at "with admiration" (Fitzgerald 64). The relationship between two guys is different because their goal is to look for a buddy to hang out with or someone to compare themselves against. Tom is an example of the second case; he looks for other guys to be jealous of him. However, Gatsby becomes friends with Nick and he invites Nick to go "up in the hydroplane" (Fitzgerald 53). The gender of a person decides how they will be treated and their expectations of other people.
Resources: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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