Question

Lines 361–382: What does the dialogue between Dexter and Judy in these lines reveal about each character?

Answer 1

Answer:

Dexter is a hardworking man who is also a big dreamer, he sees Judy as his inspiration but Judy on the other hand is flirtatious and callous.

Explanation:

In" winter Dreams" by F.Scott Fitzgerald, The character of Dexter Green is that of a big dreamer and a hard worker. After graduating from East Coast, He pursued a life as a successful businessman. since he has made a name for himself, He believes he can court Judy but Judy is not attracted to him her beauty and money makes her believe she has everything she wants but deep down she is unhappy. whereas Judy on the other hand is a spoiled lady who is self absorbed and  believes her beauty can get her any man that she wants She is just happy having Dexter hanging around as one of the many lovers that she has who she can kick to the curb anytime she wants. She is a very attractive woman and has men drooling over her and giving her attention throughout the story. She is callous and an aggressive woman.

Judy Jones symbolizes the epitome of "glittering things and glittering people " to Dexter. She was Dexter's fantasy. but Judy is flirtatious and uses men as she pleases. Dexter is an ambitious person who is attracted to wealth He soon realized Judy cannot be his . He is always fixated on the ideal life with Judy as his partner but as years passed by Judy lost her attractive looks.