Late Feminist Post (joey)

After looking at The Great Gatsby through a feminist lens, my view has changed only in small ways. I had noticed lots of the topics discussed in this essay before reading it, and i agree with some statements made by lois tyson like how she points out that the great Gatsby takes place during a time where women's behavior was starting to change and how that is a pivotal point about the book. "Women could now be seen smoking and drinking (despite prohibition,) often in the company of men and with out chaperones." Lois used the term "New women" to describe the change in women's behavior during this time. I think that Jordan is a good example of a new women, because she is the one chasing after Nick and she is always seen smoking and greatly enjoys Gatsby's parties. The fact that there are women going through this change and becoming more outgoing and aceptable adds to the romance aspect of the novel, well actually i think the romance aspect of the novel really shows the changes the women are going through because it describes the struggles with men and women trying to break free and become their own people by taking control of their own lives. I cant really see the example of women becoming "new women" in any other aspect of the book, can you? Other then partying, smoking, drinking and relationships?