S/LI/129. How does Gatsby's identity affect his fate?

This paper discusses the conflict between reality and Jay Gatsby's illusory world, analyzing how his loyalty to his self-created identity leads to his demise. It examines his relationship with Daisy, the Platonic ideal to which he aspires, and his futile pursuit of his dream. Comparisons are made to F. Scott Fitzgerald's own life and his other literary works, as well as references to various critical viewpoints.