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    • "I hate that world 'hulking'. Even in kidding." -- Tom, after Daisy calls him a 'hulking' man
    Tom is a spiteful man. While Gatbsy was away in World War I, he used his wealth to sweep Daisy off her feet, even though he knew she still loved Gatsby and he still loved her. However, even though he supposedly loves Daisy, he is also having an affair, with George Wilson's wife, Myrtle. And although he his having an affair, he still stands in the way between Gatsby and Daisy's love. [in other words, he wants his cake and wants to eat it too] Tom doesn't care who he hurts or why he hurts them just so long as he gets what he wants.