Explanation:
Gatsby’s real name is James Gatz. He changed it to Jay Gatsby as part of his transformation from a humble background into the persona of a wealthy and enigmatic figure. This name change symbolizes his aspiration to reinvent himself and distance from his past, allowing him to create a new identity that aligns with his ambition to win back the love of Daisy Buchanan and become a part of the upper echelons of society in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel
