FAQ About The Great Gatsby

Gatsby's library in "The Great Gatsby" is a symbol of his desire for self-improvement and his attempt to reinvent himself as a member of the upper class. The library is described as "a factual imitation of some Hotel de Ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side, spanking new under a thin beard of raw ivy, and a marble swimming pool and more than forty acres of lawn and garden." This grandiose description suggests that Gatsby wants to create the appearance of being a cultured, educated, and sophisticated member of society.

Furthermore, the books in Gatsby's library are used as a symbol of his persona. They are not real books, but rather the "spineless" imitations that show Gatsby's attempt to reinvent himself as a member of the upper class. In this sense, the library represents Gatsby's desire to create a new persona and escape his past.

Gatsby's library serves as a symbol of his desire for self-improvement and his attempt to create a new identity. However, it also highlights the superficiality and shallowness of the society in which he wants to belong.