Daisy's first words
are:
"I'm
p-paralyzed with
happiness!"
She says this to
Nick, taking his hand and making him feel as if he is the only person there by the way
she gazes into his eyes. This occurs in chapter 1 about 5 pages into the
book.
Of course she is not literally paralyzed because she
walked over to see him, but she uses the word to utter her great sense of surprise and
excitement as if his presence has stunned her.
Happiness or
contentment in the 20s was not just a momentary idea when a friend or relative came to
town. It was a regular attitude or pursuit because entertainment was booming and fun was
everywhere. So, her words could be indicative of the era, and therefore less meaningful
to their personal relationship, or she could genuinely be excited beyond belief to see a
beloved face from her past.
Many authors used first words
to reveal something yet to come. Watch throughout the novel as you continue reading for
Daisy to be stopped in her tracks by the gift of happiness. About chapters 7-8,
everything changes for her.
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