How does daisy's character most express the contradictory nature of her life?

When the novel is set she is 23. Her youth, beauty and wit are juxtaposed by an intense sadness and pessimism that shi is not oftem able to hide. With her  blonde hair, white dress, outwardly sunny disposition Daisy represents the vanishing purity of America. She also represents the country's ominous condradictions.  Daisy's unhapiness with her aimless lifestyle contrasts with her commonly perceived image of having a being passionate and thrilling. 

The american colonists strongly opposed the tax laws imposed by the british government. the american colonists were angered by the presence of british soldiers who had found employment in america