Question

In what sense is the great gatsby an autobiographical novel?discuss

Answer 1

The Great Gatsby is an autobiographical novel in several ways. The author has depicted the life in the 1920s as he had seen and lived it. Two of the main characters (Nick and Gatsby) bear the same energy and depth as the author himself. It is also why both the characters are more alive than the other ones. Gatsby represents the lavish lifestyles of the rich people of the era but at the same time he also bears the romantic attitude and seriousness of the author. Most important thing about the two characters is their originality. Nick is a relatively simpler and yet a deep and engaging character.