The Great Gatsby

Explain what Daisy is thinking when she says, "I'm glad it's a girl. And I hope she'll be in this world, a beautiful little fool."

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Daisy's statement can be taken to mean that she hopes to keep her daughter innocent.... a fool. From her statement, we can infer that foolishness keeps away the world's heartaches.

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The Great Gatsby