Judy’s Karma
In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, “Winter Dreams”, Fitzgerald introduces, Judy Jones, a woman who is seeking nothing more than self-gain. As Judy begins to unveil her true nature in the story, Fitzgerald demonstrates how she uses her beauty to manipulate men, to acquire her own selfish aspirations. Judy Jones greed, and actions eventually close in, and ends up with a life she never envisioned for herself.
Upon further examination, Judy’s beauty begins to blind Dexter. As he begins driving the boat for Judy he starts to evaluate different aspects of her.” Watching her was without effort to the eye”. (Fitzgerald 984) After the boat ride she proceeds to ask Dexter to accompany her on a night out, and with a willing heart he agrees. With the night quickly approaching, he knew exactly what to wear, and who to call for the best tailored suits. He waited on her expectantly, but to his surprise the way she dressed was not up to par. “He was disappointed at first that she [Judy] had not put on something more elaborate”. (Fitzgerald 985) To…show more content… After dinner she informs Dexter on why she seemed so vague, and what was really straying her from conversation. She states how she became very disappointed when she discovered the man she valued was not who she expected.” There was a man I cared about, and this afternoon he told me out of a clear sky that he was as poor as a church-mouse”. (Fitzgerald 986) It becomes obvious that she was only interested in the things he had to offer. She immediately drops the subject, and begins to ask Dexter questions about himself. One of the initial questions Judy presents is “Are You [Dexter] Poor?” (Fitzgerald 986), and of course he replies with a no. Promptly after she smiles at Dexter, and draws near to him. Dexter realizes his attachment towards her, and truly believes they are in love. Although Judy merely wants the physical things Dexter can offer