In “Winter Dreams” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Judy and Dexter have a tumultuous, “seasonal” romance. Dexter is obsessed with Judy’s beauty and mysterious ways. She is a fickle lover who goes through men on a regular basis, as she easily grows bored with her dates, including Dexter. To Judy, declaring her love for someone is a meaningless exercise. On the other hand, Dexter dreams of days with Judy and lives for his opportunities to spend time with her. He is driven by her unattainable love. Judy is aware of Dexter’s feelings, and takes advantage of him. When he decides to move on, by planning an engagement to another, more stable but less exciting woman, Judy swoops in declaring her love. Dexter walks away from his potential marriage, only to have his heart broken again. War separates them, yet Dexter still dreams of the woman he cannot have. Judy ends up in a difficult marriage and loses her beauty, which puts an end to Dexter’s dreams for the last time. Dexter’s infatuation with Judy dies with her beauty
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