Describe and analyze the character of Judy Jones, and compare her character with that of Dexter Green’s. Cite textual evidence to support your answer.
In "Winter Dreams" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Judy Jones uses her beauty to validate herself, while Dexter Green uses professional success and status as personal validation. One thing that they do have in common is that they are in a pursuit of happiness. We see both of this in their exchange in the end of part III.
"Who are you, anyhow?"
"I'm nobody," he announced. "My career is a largely a matter of futures."
His response expresses his struggle for identity and meaning. He may develop professional success, but it does not define who he truly is. Meanwhile, Judy does not care for who he is. She shows only concern about his financial status when she asks "Are you poor?"
